Drip and Immersion Coffee Brewing Methods
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Qualification:
Certificate of attendance
Start:
16.05.2024, 15.08.2024, 24.10.2024
Duration:
15-20 hours study time in 4 weeks (online), more details about the implementation
Costs:
CHF 575.00
Location:
Online
Language of instruction:
English
This continuing education course (WBK) is an excerpt of the graduate certificate programme CAS in Coffee Excellence but can also be attended independently of the CAS. A discount is offered, if participants decide to continue with the full programme.
A continuing education course in coffee (WBK) is a deep dive into a specific coffee topic. With these courses you gain scientific knowledge and insights into latest research results.
Objectives and content
Target audience
This short course is for coffee professionals and ambitious coffee enthusiasts worldwide who:
- double down on science to understand drip and immersion.
- are experienced brewers and wish to extend their expertise to include water quality, grinding and particle size distribution, flow dynamics, filters, and the sensory impact of the various parameters on the cup.
- are interested in taking the CAS in Coffee Excellence but missed the registration deadline, or still need help deciding if the full course is suitable.
- are interested in the following coffee topics: Extraction efficiency, brew ratio versus beverage ratio and their relation to Liquid retention ratio (LRR), universal brewing control chart, flow rate, agitation, water for brewing, brewing machines, immersion brewing methods, conducting a scientific study, and reproducible brewing methods.
Objectives
- Acquire in-depth knowledge on all aspects of drip and immersion brewing methods including different extraction methods, brewing control chart and beverage ratio, dripper types and their effects on extraction, and how to set up reproducible brewing methods.
- Learn with hands-on exercises at home.
- Learn in a remote and flexible course format suitable for professionals.
- Develop critical thinking skills to examine various facets of coffee brewing methods based on scientific know-how.
- Integrate knowledge on coffee brewing methods into your professional context.
Content
Lesson 1.0: Introduction to Drip and Immersion
In this lesson, we explore drip and immersion methods and their place in the brewing control chart. We examine extraction dynamics, comparing drip and immersion techniques. Additionally, we discuss the calculation of extraction yield and the relationship between brewing ratio, beverage ratio, and liquid-retention ratio. Key questions we address include: How do extraction processes vary between drip and immersion methods? What are the typical TDS and brewing times for filter coffee? What are suitable grind sizes and particle size distribution? What is an optimal water composition for brewing?
Lesson 1.1: Dripper and Filter paper
This lesson provides an overview of the key influencing factors in brewing systems, focusing on drippers and filter papers. We explore how various designs impact extraction dynamics and the characteristics of the brewed cup, addressing two key questions: How does dripper geometry affect extraction? What factors should be considered when selecting the material for the filter holder?
Lesson 1.2: Water for Brewing
In this lesson, you will discover how varying water temperatures affect extraction and discuss the importance of pouring technique. Specifically, we will focus on how pouring speed and height influence the evenness and efficiency of extraction by affecting flow rate and wetting depth of the coffee bed. Key questions include: What parameters can be adjusted to improve extraction quality, and what effects do these adjustments have?
Lesson 1.3: Brewing Machines
This lesson provides an overview of brewing systems suitable for both home and commercial settings. It explains the essential components of a brewer and offers insights into their usage. We present various popular brewing machine designs and discuss their features and limitations. Key question: What are the strengths and weaknesses of drip coffee machines? What beverage amounts can be prepared?
Lesson 1.4: Immersion and Hybrid Methods
This lesson will offer insights into immersion and hybrid methods such as cold brew coffee, Aeropress, Syphon and Turkish coffee making, as well as cupping. We address key questions including: How does immersion differ from drip coffee? What alternative brew methods exist besides drip and immersion? What strength of coffee is typically brewed using an Aeropress?
Lesson 1.5: Case Study on Filter Methods
In this lesson, you will gain an insight into how a scientific study is structured and conducted to achieve reproducible results. We explain our methodology for benchmarking various manual pourover systems and explore the sensory aspects of filter coffee, and our sensory analysis. We will present results from our benchmark study, including physical, chemical, and sensory analyses. Key questions we will explore are: How can you integrate brewing aspects like grinding and cup quality into a single protocol? What methods exist to measure and evaluate brewed coffee quality?
Lesson 1.6: Conclusion and Quiz
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Methodology
This course is delivered in a self-study format which includes:
- Reading slides.
- Tutorial and learning videos.
- Further reading materials.
- Session quiz to self-test your knowledge.
- Online Learning Platform (Moodle) to exchange with other participants.
- Interactive discussion forum for questions that will be answered by the course instructor.
Assessment
Session Quiz (online, multiple choice)
More details about the implementation
Course dates and registration deadlines 2024:
- 16 May – 13 June 2024 with registration deadline on 9 May 2024.
- 15 August – 12 September 2024 with registration deadline on 8 August 2024.
- 24 October – 21 November 2024 with registration deadline on 17 October 2024.
- 16 January – 13 February 2025 with registration deadline on 9 January 2025.
Enquiries and contact
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Head of Continuing Education in Coffee
Sabine de Castelberg
+41 (0) 58 934 53 35
coffee.lsfm@zhaw.ch
www.zhaw.ch/icbt/coffee
Provider
Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Application
General terms and conditions
Start | Application deadline | Registration link |
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16.05.2024 | 09.05.2024 | Apply here |
15.08.2024 | 08.08.2024 | Apply here |
24.10.2024 | 17.10.2024 | Apply here |