Giesen Roasting Course Intermediate (4 days)

Take your roasting skills to the next level with the Giesen Roasting Course – Intermediate. This hands-on training is designed for roasters who want to gain real confidence in consistently roasting coffee according to a profile. We start at the beginning with a brief introduction, so whether you are inexperienced or you already understand the basics, you can join!

During this course, you will work intensively with a Giesen roaster and the Giesen Profiler. You will roast coffee based on a target profile, cup and evaluate the results, adjust the profile, and roast again. This practical loop allows you to truly understand how profile changes affect flavour and how to steer your roasts toward the desired taste.

What you will learn

• Roast coffee based on a predefined profile
• Use the Giesen Profiler effectively
• Cup and evaluate roasted coffees
• Translate sensory feedback into profile adjustments
• Understand how different profiles influence flavour
• Gain deeper insight into green coffee.
• Learn essential roaster operation and maintenance

The full Giesen experience

In addition to the roasting training, participants will receive a behind-the-scenes look at Giesen Roasting Solutions:

• Guided Giesen factory tour
• Explanation of Giesen machines, accessories, and configuration possibilities
• Insight into the full range of Giesen roasting solutions

Duration

Four training days of 7 hours each, including the exam.
The training starts at 10:00 and ends at 17:00 each day.

Prerequisites

Experience with coffee roasting is useful but not essential.

What’s included

• 4-day intensive, hands-on training
• Small group setting (max. 8 participants)
• Lunch everyday
  
• SCA Certificate (extra costs apply)
• Giesen Training Certificate upon completion
• A Giesen giftbox

• Receive a €1,000 voucher, redeemable on a new Giesen roaster or as store credit if you already own a Giesen roaster.

What’s not included

• Your flight
• Hotel accommodation (we can recommend hotels nearby)
• Travel from airport to accommodation (we can recommend trains or taxi)
• Diner

Course details

• Duration: 4 days
• Group size: Minimal 5 participants, Maximum 8 participants
• Location: Giesen Roasting Solutions, Dinxperlo
• Level: Intermediate
• Language: English

This course is ideal for roasters who want to move beyond “roasting by feel” and develop a structured, repeatable approach to profile roasting. You will leave with practical experience, improved sensory skills, and a deeper understanding of both roasting and the Giesen ecosystem.

Optional SCA certification

Participants can choose to take an SCA Intermediate exam after completing the course (optional, additional costs apply).

Arrival: Day before the course starts
Departure: Day after the course ends

If the minimum of 5 participants is not reached, the course may be rescheduled. Participants will be notified at least 30 days in advance.