Coffee Roasting trainings
Coffee Roasting trainings
Roasting is an incredible process in which green coffee beans are transformed into brown ones,with a wonderful aroma and full of amazing flavors. What goes into this process, and how does a coffee roastery work? We’ll reveal all that and much more in our courses, right here in our roastery.
We'll teach you the entire process, from purchasing and selecting green coffee to storing it. We'll show youhow to roast samples, which you'll try your hand at yourself, and you'll even get to tastethe results after roasting. You'll learn how a coffee roaster works and what happensto the roasted coffee next.
We offer three different courses, each with a different level and focus, for coffeeenthusiasts, home roasters, and both beginner and advanced roasters.
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Types of trainings
Each course has a different level, duration, and practical focus.
Basic roasting training
This course is designed for everyone, even those with no prior roasting experience. We’ll take youon a tour of the roastery and explain everything you need to know to ensure the coffee in yourcup is of the highest quality.
- cupping and getting to know the flavors of coffee
- tour of the roastery
- sample of green coffee, important steps before roasting
- An explanation of coffee roasting
- roasting on a sample roaster
- measuring the color of roasted coffee
Sample roasting
A hands-on course for home roasters, beginners, and coffee enthusiasts.We’ll introduce you to the Link and Roest sample roasters. We’ll explain how bothwork and how to roast coffee on them. You’ll try the entire process yourself androast a variety of different coffee samples.
- tour of the roastery
- Preparation of green coffee before roasting
- how to create and evaluate the first roast
- roasting and comparison of your own samples
- measuring the color of roasted coffee
- cupping of roasted samples
Intermediate roasting
This training is for those interested in getting into commercial roasting.We will focus on working with a large roaster, creating roast profiles,quality control, and the day-to-day operations of a roastery.
- how the production roaster works and how to operate it
- working in the Artisan software, and reading roast curves
- how individual inputs affect the final roast
- roasting 3-4 batches
- measuring the color of roasted coffee
- cupping roasted coffee
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Meet Ondra – your guide to the world of roasting
Ondra has been working at our roastery since 2020. He started out as a part-time worker while he was still in University.His work at the roastery turned into a hobby that completely absorbed him within a few months,and he worked his way up from packing coffee to the position of roaster.Although it wasn't his field of study he majored in computer science he gradually made his way into the world of specialty coffee, which won him over, and he wouldn't change this field for anything now. He also enjoys the technical side of the roastery. He's in charge of maintaining all the machines and ensures the roastery runs smoothly.
Available dates
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Interested in a course?
Fill out the form and we will contact you to confirm the date. If you have any questions, please contact us at
ondra@thenaughtydog.cz.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training held?
The training sessions take place right at our roastery, The Naughty Dog, located at Čs. armády 221, Jílové u Prahy. You can find the exact location on the map below.
How do I book a course?
We will review your reservation and send you an invoice within 24 hours. After paymentis received, you will receive a reservation confirmation and all the necessary course information.
How long is the course term reserved?
We hold the reservation for 3 days from the date the invoice is issued. If it is not paid within this period, the reservation is automatically canceled.
Do I need to have experience with roasting?
You don't have to. The basic course and sample roasting are suitable for complete beginners.We recommend the advanced training to participants who already have at least some basic experience with roasting.
Do you offer courses in English as well?
Yes, we offer all our courses in English as well. If you're interested, please email us in advance.Please email us in advance. ondra@thenaughtydog.cz and we’ll agree on a specific date.
I want to change my billing information or issue an invoice to a company.
Contact us at ondra@thenaughtydog.cz, we'd be happy to help you update your billing information.
What roasting machines are used in the courses?
Depending on the type of course, we use Nucleus Link and Roest sample roasters or theIMF RM15 production roaster.
Can I ask something before booking?
Absolutely! If you're not sure which course to choose or have any questions,please contact us at ondra@thenaughtydog.cz.