Intensive Coffee Courses for Industry Professionals and Roasters


2007 Winter Program
September, 2009; Coffee Lab International introduces the “School of Coffee”: Intensive coffee courses and hands-on workshops are now held at our school’s state-of-the-art lab, training, and roasting facility in Waterbury, Vermont. In addition to the core course offerings below, we will be adding micro-workshops open to everyone searching for the “perfect” cup.

First of its Kind SCAA Certification
Coffee Lab International's Laboratory is the first of its kind ever to be certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) to conduct the SCAA Cupping Judge Course.


Mané Alves
Mane Alves, founder and President of Coffee Lab International, and world renowned coffee expert will preside over all the courses with the addition of adjunct instructors whenever appropriate.


Course Offerings

  I. SCAA CUPPING COURSE   5 days

 II. Q GRADERS EXAM   3 days

III. 5 DAY ROASTER'S COURSE   5 days