{"product_id":"sca-sensory-skills-intermediate","title":"SCA Sensory Skills: Intermediate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSCA Sensory Skills Intermediate\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOFFEENØW, in collaboration with Flow Float, is excited to welcome \u003cstrong\u003eNeo Cheung from Hong Kong\u003c\/strong\u003e for a special \u003cstrong\u003eSCA Sensory Skills Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2-day intensive program\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for coffee professionals who already have a foundation in sensory skills and want to develop a deeper, more structured approach to coffee evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will explore more advanced sensory concepts through theory and practical exercises, with a focus on \u003cstrong\u003esensory perception, taste and aroma recognition, discrimination testing, triangulation, calibration, descriptive analysis, sensory bias, and professional coffee evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ebaristas, roasters, café owners, competitors, coffee educators and other coffee professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e looking to improve the accuracy, consistency and confidence of their sensory evaluation skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by \u003cstrong\u003eNeo Cheung\u003c\/strong\u003e, SCA Authorized Trainer, CQI Q-Grader and R-Grader, the program combines classroom learning with hands-on tasting, cupping and sensory exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo beyond tasting coffee — learn to evaluate, calibrate and communicate with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOURSE INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 13–14, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e COFFEENØW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnit 12, 185 Riviera Dr, Markham, Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SCA Sensory Skills — Foundation + Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3=2-Day Intensive Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CAD $1,380 (EARLY BIRD -\u0026gt; CAD $1,300)\/person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT IS SENSORY SKILLS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat coffee evaluation goes beyond simply saying, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I like it”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I don't like it.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensory skills give coffee professionals a structured way to understand, evaluate and communicate what they experience in a cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout this intensive program, participants will explore how our senses influence coffee perception and learn how to identify, differentiate and communicate sensory characteristics with greater accuracy and consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etheory, tasting, cupping, sensory exercises and practical calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERMEDIATE — GO DEEPER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter establishing the fundamentals, participants will progress into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCA Sensory Skills Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis level develops greater accuracy, consistency and confidence in sensory evaluation, with more emphasis on practical application within the coffee industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will explore areas such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensory perception in greater depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste and aroma identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensory thresholds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscrimination testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriangulation exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensory calibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescriptive sensory analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding bias in sensory evaluation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding consistency between evaluations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCupping and coffee comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunicating coffee quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplying sensory skills to professional coffee environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will repeatedly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etaste, compare, discuss and calibrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping transform sensory theory into practical skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEET YOUR TRAINER — NEO CHEUNG \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5042\/7685\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-09_at_11.27.33_PM.png?v=1789010929\" alt=\"\"\u003eJoining us from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Kong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Neo Cheung is a specialty coffee educator, sensory professional, competition judge, coach and competitor with extensive experience in coffee education and professional certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis credentials include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAA CQI Q-Grader Certification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAA CQI R-Grader Certification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAE Authorized Trainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAE Barista Certification Certifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAE Grinding \u0026amp; Brewing Certification Certifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAE Cupping \u0026amp; Sensory Certification Certifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAE Green Bean Certification Certifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCAE Roasting Certification Certifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeo also brings extensive competition experience as both a competitor and judge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis career highlights include becoming the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 China Coffee Cupping Competition – Hong Kong Champion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025–26 Hong Kong Runner-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside judging and coaching experience across barista, sensory, AeroPress, siphon, latte art and other coffee competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeducation + sensory + competition experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a practical perspective to the classroom beyond theory alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intensive program is ideal for people who want to develop a more professional and systematic approach to tasting coffee, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebaristas, roasters, café owners and managers, coffee buyers, QC professionals, competitors and coaches, and serious coffee enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't need to be a competition-level coffee professional to start developing better sensory skills. 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