NORTHERN COFFEE SCHOOL · COURSE · BREW-FSCA CERTIFIED · MANCHESTER · 2026
brew-f · sca certified · at heart & graft, manchester

coffee brewing course manchester

Brewing - Foundation · MIN 7 HRS · £300

Theory and hands-on practice across automatic and manual gravity brewers. Produce a tasty brew through the essential brewing elements and an analysis of your own results.

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SCA · BREW-F

Brewing
Foundation

MIN 7 HRS · MIN 2 LEARNERS
£300

Theory and hands-on practice across automatic and manual gravity brewers. Produce a tasty brew through the essential brewing elements and an analysis of your own results.

level
Foundation
length
MIN 7 HRS
location
Heart & Graft Coffee Roastery, Manchester
certification
SCA digital certificate
who it’s for
  • Enthusiasts exploring extraction styles and manual filter at home.
  • New café crew learning core equipment and automatic batch brewers.
  • Hospitality pros changing everyday habits for better flavour.
prerequisites
  • None.
note - An Introduction to Coffee course is recommended but not mandatory.

What you’ll learn

Coffee Science & Extraction

  • Recognise sensory, processing and caffeine differences in Arabica vs Robusta.
  • Identify and adjust grind to fix sour under- or bitter over-extraction.

Brewing Techniques & Equipment

  • Balance the seven essential elements to manage flavour and strength.
  • Master manual gravity, automatic gravity and immersion devices.

Quality Control & Profitability

  • Track yield with the Brewing Control Chart; use scales for precise recipes.
  • Control water quality, select filter media and clean to prevent taints.
what’s included
Instructor & trainer feesLab & filter equipment accessPractice beans & filter varietiesHandoutsOfficial digital certification (on passing)All registration & exam fees
Dates, fees & places
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who teaches this

Your trainer

Taught and assessed in-house.

Find your pathway

Tell us where you are - total beginner, working barista, or aiming for Q - and we’ll map the right pathway through the school.

NORTHERN COFFEE SCHOOL · AT HEART & GRAFT COFFEE ROASTERY · MANCHESTER
SCA AUTHORISED TRAINING · CERTIFICATION ON SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT

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