Advanced Class

Advanced Coffee Sensory & Brewing

The advanced Coffee Sensory & Brewing course
trains you to detect coffee flavors,
select quality coffee, understand brewing tools,
and learn about beans, grind size, temperature, and extraction time.

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Course Introduction

Experience the true aroma and original taste of coffee
Sensory & Brewing Advanced Course!

Sensory means tasting various beans to identify and analyze coffee’s aroma and flavor. It also trains smell and taste to discern spices and ingredients, making it valuable not only for baristas but many professions.

Brewing refers to extracting coffee by pouring water over ground beans filtered afterward. Water temperature, grind size, and pouring consistency greatly affect taste, making it a fascinating skill to create diverse coffees.

The Sensory & Brewing advanced course trains you to distinguish coffee flavors, use various brewing tools, and aims to develop expert baristas who can analyze coffee.

Recommended for these people:

  • Those who want deep coffee knowledge
  • Those seeking professional sensory training
  • Aspiring baristas for startup, study abroad, or jobs
  • Those interested in coffee and home cafe training

Course Goals

  • Understand taste differences by roasting levels
    and learn to identify aromas.

  • Learn bean condition, grind size, water temp,
    and extraction time to improve brewing skills.

  • Discover original bean flavors through brewing
    and create your own coffee recipes.

  • Properly understand use of various brewing tools.

Lecture Overview

Lecture Overview
Start Dates 59 Batch - Weekdays: 07/07 (Mon), Weekends: 07/12 (Sat)
60 Batch - Weekdays: 07/21 (Mon), Weekends: 07/26 (Sat)
Capacity 20 persons
Duration 2-Month Course
Class Format 5x week (Mon~Fri) or 2x week (Sat,Sun)
Class Times Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Weekend ※Please contact each branch for exact times.
First Cooking Academy's Benefits

Show Your Cooking Skills with First Barista Academy!

  • First for Me 1: Food Styling

    Professional food stylists help plate main dishes, vegetables, fruits, mousse, and sauces beautifully,
    creating harmonious displays like artwork.

  • First for Me 2: Food Photo Studio

    We provide a dedicated food photography studio with props and lighting setups for high-quality SNS-ready photos.

  • First for Me 3: Portfolio E-book

    Students completing courses longer than one month receive a high-quality e-book portfolio, with optional printed versions available.

1:1 Personalized
Practical Steps

Coffee bean grading, roasting,
espresso extraction, latte art
custom practice.

  • Step 1 Theory

    Simple coffee
    theory

  • Step 2 Demo

    Expert sensory
    demo in order

  • Step 3 Practice

    Student sensory
    practice

  • Step 4 Recipe & Service

    1:1 coffee recipe
    and service

  • Step 5 Feedback

    Check and
    correct

Lecturer in First Cooking Academy

First Cooking Academy Full-Time Instructors

We assign full-time instructors to ensure high-quality education and provide thorough student support.

  • 강승관Barista강승관Barista

    맛있는 커피레시피강승관Barista

    - 바리스타 학과장
    - 현 퍼스트 바리스타 아카데미 학과장
    - U.F.O Coffee Company 수퍼바이저
    - parc15 헤드 바리스타
    - 카페 키츠네 홍대 매니저
    - 아방가르드 파주 헤드 바리스타 & 로스터
    - 서울여자대학교 총 동창회 카페 매니저
    - roll coffee 대표
    Detail
  • Park Hye-wonBaristaPark Hye-wonBarista

    Once brewedPark Hye-wonBarista

    - Barista Instructor
    - Zoo Coffee Barista, China Branch
    - Harbor Coffee Barista
    - Full Member of Korea Barista Certification Council
    - Supervisor at Korea Barista Qualification Certification Association
    Detail
  • Kang Seok-kyungBaristaKang Seok-kyungBarista

    Coffee Master A to ZKang Seok-kyungBarista

    - Barista Head
    - Gusto Coffee Roaster
    - D&G Company C27 Main Branch Head Barista
    - Getsome Coffee General Manager
    - SCA(Specialty Coffee Association) AST 
      (Certified Trainer/Judge at International Specialty Coffee Association)
    - EUCA(Europe Universal Coffee Association) AET
      (Certified Supervisor at European International Coffee Association)
    - IBS(Italian Barista School) Trainer
    - Full Member of Korea Barista Certification Council
    - Supervisor at Korea Barista Qualification Certification Association
    Detail
Advanced Class Recipe

Advanced Sensory Curriculum

Taste and aroma tests to identify solution traits and strength,
practice distinguishing various coffee flavors and aromas.

  • Session 1

    Orientation

    • Understanding Sensory &
      Brewing
    • Acid types explained
    • Basic drip method demo
  • Session 2

    Flavor Strength / Aroma

    • Solution traits & strength
    • Flavor defects
    • Sensory test
  • Session 3

    Hand Drip / Brewing Machine

    • Spiral drip
    • Grind size
    • Taste by temperature analysis & discussion
    • Flavor evaluation
  • Session 4

    Drip Application Skills

    • Drink traits by style
  • Session 5

    Brewing / Pour-over

    • Wave dropper,
      Hario pour-over,
      AeroPress use
    • Steel filter drip
First Cooking Academy

My Academy,
Reasons to Choose First Barista Academy

Expert instructors and tailored education ensure student satisfaction.

  • Reason 01 Veteran Full-Time Instructors by Course

    Full-time instructors ensure quality education and attentive student care.

  • Reason 02 Hands-on Ingredient Practice

    Theory and one-on-one practice for better learning.

  • Reason 03 Expert Seminars

    Professional seminars offering career and exam tips.

Student Review

Student Testimonials

Kim Seoyoung Coffee Barista
Student Satisfaction

5★★★★★

Q. What motivated you to attend First Academy?
I have always been interested in coffee, and my interest grew even more after starting a part-time job at a cafe. When I decided to seriously study to become a barista, I researched several academies, and First Academy’s curriculum appealed to me the most, so I chose it.
Q. What was the most memorable part of the classes?
I was impressed that the instructors corrected my posture during the practical exam and provided detailed feedback on all my questions. Combining theory and practice improved my understanding of coffee trends, and the classes were always enjoyable thanks to the instructors’ cheerful preparation.
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Photo Story

Vivid Photo Stories

  • First Global Barista Project ? 3rd Cohort Review!

  • First Global Barista Project ? 1st Cohort Review!

  • Brewing Class with a Great View!

  • The 2nd EUCA Examiner Certification Exam Held!

  • EUCA Supervisor Seminar Held for the First Time in Korea!

  • Coffee Latte Art Swan

  • Matcha Shot Latte That Reminds You of Jeju Island~

  • #Cafe Startup Class ? Even Brown Sugar Bubble Tea?

  • First Barista #Hand Drip Coaching in Progress

  • Full of vibes Cafe Startup Class~~ Blue (Purple) Lemonade

  • Tiramisu latte perfect for chilly weather~

  • Grapefruit Ade Making Challenge!!!

  • First Step at First Academy: Introduction Video to the Barista Program

  • Coffee Latte Art Advanced Latte Art Practice

  • Latte Art Practice by Domestic Barista Course Students

  • Coffee Barista Class Latte Art Practice

  • Basic Latte Art Demo by Full-Time Barista Instructor

  • Coffee Barista Class: Americano & Latte Practice

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Job Support Process

1:1 Personalized Job Support Process for Students’ Dreams and Successful Chef Employment

  • Employment Support Program

    • Support team intro
    • Dedicated manager
    • Trainee management
    • Program schedule

  • Resume & Cover Letter

    • Sample templates
    • Writing tips
    • Application cases

  • 1:1 Mock Interviews

    • Resume review
    • Field consultation
    • Career planning

  • Trainee Evaluation

    • Outfit review
    • Interview skills
    • Q&A techniques

  • Company Matching

    • Instructor evaluation
    • Company matching
    • Personalized success