SCA Coffee Skills Program modules
An overview of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Skills Program (CSP), its structure, and the key modules that support professional coffee careers.
Brewing methods
Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production
Explore the complex relationship between colonialism and coffee production. Learn how European colonial powers established coffee plantations, controlled trade routes, and created lasting impacts on coffee-producing regions that persist today.
Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques
Discover pre-industrial coffee brewing methods including cloth filter coffee, simple pot brewing, and direct immersion techniques. Learn how ancient coffee preparation tools laid the foundation for modern brewing innovations.
Coffee Houses History: How Penny Universities Shaped Modern Society
Explore how 17th century coffee houses became intellectual centers, earned the nickname 'penny universities,' and fostered the Enlightenment. Discover coffee house history in England, their role in business, politics, and social change.
Coffee's Journey to Europe: From Ottoman Trade Routes to European Coffee Culture
Discover how coffee spread from the Middle East to Europe through Ottoman trade routes, overcame religious resistance, and transformed European social life. Learn about coffee's cultural journey from 'Wine of Islam' to European coffee house revolution.
Traditional Coffee Brewing Methods: Mortar & Pestle vs Turkish Ibrik - Complete Guide
Learn about ancient coffee brewing methods including mortar and pestle grinding and Turkish ibrik/cezve brewing. Discover how early coffee preparation techniques shaped modern brewing and why these traditional methods still matter today.