SCAA Level 1 Roasting Course Opens in Beijing This September

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how green coffee becomes a cup—but found most courses either too basic or too fragmented—this September brings a structured, hands-on path. The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Level 1 Coffee Roasting course is coming to Beijing, offering a full curriculum built for serious learners.

The 13-module course starts September 8 in Beijing and is taught by SCAA-certified instructor Chris Wade. It covers everything from seed to cup, roasting fundamentals, brewing science, and SCAA-standard cupping—with direct guidance from an industry expert.

What You’ll Learn in the SCAA Level 1 Course

This certification program is designed to take you from the basics of coffee origins through to professional roasting and brewing techniques. You’ll explore the full journey of coffee—from seed to cup—including green coffee grading, decaffeination methods, and sample roasting. The course also dives into brewing science, cupping protocols, and roasting equipment safety.

Course Modules Breakdown

• CB100: Seed to Cup
• CP151 & CP152: Intro to Brewing (Parts 1 & 2)
• GE103: Introduction to Cupping
• RP110: Basic Roasting Equipment
• RP112: Introductory Concepts of Roasting
• RP208: Roaster Plant Safety
• GE151: Green Coffee Grading
• RP104: Decaffeination
• RP120: Profile Roasting Practices
• RP223: Sample Roasting
• CB205: Purchase, Finance, and Green Coffee Contracts
• RP191: Roast Log - Level 1

Who Teaches the Course—and Where

The course is led by Chris Wade, a certified SCAA master instructor. It’s hosted by Beijing Vitality Coffee, the official SCAA International Education Program (IEPL) partner for Greater China (including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau). The training takes place in Beijing at their central location.

Beijing Vitality Coffee is authorized to deliver SCAA’s global education standards across the region, ensuring the course meets international benchmarks for coffee education.

How to Enroll

Enrollment is open now for the September 8 session. For details, contact Beijing Vitality Coffee directly via phone or email. They’ll provide all necessary information about schedules, materials, and certification.

Phone: 8610-6407-9618
Fax: 8610-6401-7387
Email: bwcc@wcoffeechina.com
Website: www.wcoffeechina.com
Address: B, 199 Chaonei Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SCAA Level 1 Coffee Roasting course?

The SCAA Level 1 Coffee Roasting course is an introductory professional certification program covering the essentials of coffee from seed to cup, including roasting, brewing, cupping, and green coffee handling. It’s designed for those seeking a structured, SCAA-approved foundation in specialty coffee.

Who is the instructor for the Beijing course?

The course is taught by Chris Wade, a certified SCAA master instructor with expertise in coffee roasting and brewing. He leads the 13-module program tailored to international standards.

Where is the course held?

The course takes place in Beijing at Beijing Vitality Coffee’s training location, specifically at B, 199 Chaonei Street, Dongcheng District. Beijing Vitality Coffee is the authorized SCAA IEPL partner for Greater China.

What topics are covered in the 13 modules?

The modules include Seed to Cup, Brewing Basics (Parts 1 & 2), Cupping Introduction, Roasting Equipment, Roasting Concepts, Roaster Safety, Green Coffee Grading, Decaffeination, Roasting Profiles, Sample Roasting, and Coffee Contracts & Finance, plus Roast Logging.

How can I sign up for the course?

Contact Beijing Vitality Coffee directly by phone at 8610-6407-9618 or email at bwcc@wcoffeechina.com for enrollment details, schedules, and certification information. You can also fax them at 8610-6401-7387 or visit their website at www.wcoffeechina.com.

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