Congratulations
on Your New Specialty Roaster!
Presenting an Educational Opportunity & Support
to Help you Maximize Your Investment
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.
As part of your Specialty Roaster 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.
The classes are taught by Certified AST trainers.
*Note: This offer applies to new Specialty Roaster purchases only.
The training in the Complimentary Roasting Intermediate course includes the following:
- Get to know your roaster and become familiar with your equipment.
- Learn basic roasting principles.
- Gain an overview of the industry.
- Understand operational safety and efficiency of your roaster.
- Important maintenance practices for your roaster to get the best value from your investment.
Option to Save $750 on 4-Course Roaster’s Bundle
In addition to access to the complimentary Roasting Intermediate Course, we also offer $750 discount on the comprehensive Roaster’s Bundle courses which include:
- Roasting Foundation
- Green Foundation
- Roasting Intermediate
- Sensory Foundation
For further details about accessing complimentary access and discounts, please contact your sales representative.
Please take a moment to review course descriptions below to get more information.
Course Descriptions
Roasting Intermediate Course Description
$1,500 Value
Please contact your sales representative to access your complimentary course.
This coursework builds on the basics covered in Foundation.
This course covers roast defects and the physical changes that beans undergo during the roasting process and introduces roast profiles and color precision.
The topics include:
- Heat transfer
- Sample roasting
- Cupping
- Profile roasting
- Blending
- Plant safety
- Green coffee buying
Online Roasting Foundation is included at no additional charge.
Roaster's Bundle Course Description
$2,550 Value
Please contact your sales representative to access your $750 discount on the Roaster’s Bundle.
This bundle has one online class and a full (5-day) week of in-person learning. These classes are:
Roasting Foundation: Usually held online on the 1st Thursday of the month. Foundation courses will teach you the protocols, best practices, and terminology used in all CSP classes. These classes are delivered via the Zoom platform. Price – $500
Green Coffee Foundation: On Monday, this is an introductory course that covers key concepts surrounding green coffee, from growing the plant through processing, shipping, and storage to arrival at a roastery. It includes introducing quality checks, coffee grading, and taste/flavor differences due to processing or species. Price $500
Sensory Skills Foundation: On Tuesday, this course covers the essentials of sensory evaluation practically and interactively. It investigates how we perceive what we taste and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee’s natural characteristics. It also introduces identifying specialty coffee qualities and an overview of how to implement this in business. Price $500
Roasting Intermediate: Finishing off the week from Wednesday to Friday is the Intermediate level. This coursework builds on the basics covered in Foundation. It covers roast defects and the physical changes that beans undergo during the roasting process and introduces roast profiles and color precision. The topics include heat transfer, sample roasting, cupping, profile roasting, blending, plant safety, and green coffee buying. Price $1500
As you can see, this is a comprehensive bundle. The student can register for any of these classes separately; however, we put together a bundle price of $2550. If you select only the Roasting Intermediate class, we also include the Roasting Foundation class at no additional cost.
Hands-On Training
That Will Take Your Craft to the Next Level
Comprehensive Coffee Education Center
Together with the Firedancer Team, Diedrich provides a wide range of classes and training. Our portfolio includes food safety and HACCP plans, employee safety & OSHA concerns, we cover a variety of other topics and solutions for existing and potential customers. The goal of the team is to educate by providing timely information allowing customers to keep up with the changes and challenges in our ever-changing coffee landscape.
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.
Hotels & Travel
Transportation:
A’O’Hare International ORD (recommended) or Midway Airport MDW
Airport transportation options:
Shuttle Service from the Airport to Illinois:
Firedancer Coffee Consultant
165 Commerce Drive | Suite 103
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Country Inn& Suites
1401 N. Roselle Rd.
(847) 839-1010
Close to O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located just 15 miles east on I-90. Call for reservations and mention Firedancer Coffee Consultants to get a corporate rate discount.
AirBnB
Schaumburg / Woodfield area
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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.