SCA Barista Skills Foundation Date:Tue | Nov 24 2026 | 9am to 5pm — Calgary, AB the technical and sensory rules

the technical and sensory rules across espresso

how to hit a target coffee-to-water ratio

how processing and roasting shape flavor

Built for aspiring judges

or you use the SCA cupping protocol regularly

SCA Barista Skills Foundation Date:Tue | Nov 24 2026 | 9am to 5pm — Calgary, AB the technical and sensory rulesIf you're stepping behind a bar for the first time, or you've been making espresso at home and want to fill in the gaps, this course is where the fundamentals get locked in. It's built for aspiring baristas, career changers, and cafe owners who want to understand what their team should know. Over a full day, you'll work through the SCA Barista Skills Foundation curriculum: how coffee gets from origin to cup, how the espresso machine and grinder work,