Congratulations
on your new Roaster!
At Diedrich, we are about more than just selling machines.
We won’t just sell you a roaster and walk away.
Diedrich is dedicated to supporting you in every way, beginning with the unique opportunity to learn about your equipment and how to operate it efficiently to maximize your investment.
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As part of your purchase, we are offering complimentary access to the Roasting Intermediate Course ($1,500 value) presented by our education partner, Firedancer Coffee Consultants. Please contact your sales representative for details about accessing complimentary access and discounts.
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The classes are taught by Certified AST trainers.
Complimentary Course
As part of your purchase, we are offering complimentary access to the Roasting Intermediate Course ($1,500 value) presented Diedrich Roaster's education partner, Firedancer Coffee Consultants.
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Roasting Intermediate is ideal for someone who has roasting and desires to gain a deeper understanding of the roast profile, how the profile relates to color, the relationship between roast profile and sensory expression, and the impact of development time.
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(Roasting Intermediate builds on concepts taught in the Roasting Foundation course.)
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Please contact your Diedrich Sales Representative for details about accessing complimentary access and discounts.
Save $750 on the
Comprehensive Roaster's Bundle
In addition to access to the complimentary Roasting Intermediate Course, we also offer $750 discount on the comprehensive 4-Course Roaster’s Bundle.
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This bundle contains the following classes:
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Roasting Foundation (Online)
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Green Coffee Foundation (Onsite)
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Sensory Skills Foundation (Onsite)
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Roasting Intermediate (Onsite)
What skills will you need to become a good roaster? The skills required to go beyond turning coffee from green to brown and hopefully making it taste good all begin with understanding how to pick up the phone and talk with an importer.
Becoming a successful roaster involves more than Understanding how to pick up the phone and talk with an importer is just as critical as learning how to objectively taste coffee and recognize defects.
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Without a strong foundation in these areas, it can be difficult to know how to ask the right questions and make informed decisions. But with dedication and practice, you can transform your roasting abilities from simply turning beans from green to brown to creating truly delicious and memorable coffee. Take the first step on your journey to becoming a coffee roasting expert today!
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Please contact your Diedrich Sales Representative for details about accessing complimentary access and discounts.
Meet Your Instructors
Firedancer Coffee Consultants
Mike Ebert
John Gozbekian
Our instructors are Mike Ebert and John Gozbekian. Both are seasoned professionals and offer our students a wealth of knowledge and insights into running a successful roasting business. They are both certified Authorized SCA Trainers and hold professional certifications in multiple Specialty Coffee Association’s Coffee Skills Program modules. Our education is based on the Specialty Coffee Association’s curriculum, and it’s up to the student whether or not they test out at the end for a certificate.
Comprehensive Coffee
Education Center
Hotels & Travel
Transportation:
Airport Transportation Options:
A’O’Hare International ORD (recommended) or Midway Airport MDW
Uber | Taxis
Shuttle Service From The Airport To Illinois:
Firedancer Coffee Consultant
165 Commerce Drive | Suite 103
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Class size is limited to 10 in order to maintain social distancing safety requirements and to best serve those attending the course.
Diedrich Roasters reserves the right to cancel seminars two weeks prior to the seminar date. Canceling a seminar rarely happens but if this occurs notice will be given immediately. Any costs incurred by prospective attendees are not recoverable from Diedrich Roasters so we strongly recommend booking “refundable” airline tickets.
