Introduction To Coffee Cupping

Workshop Overview Discover how coffee professionals taste and evaluate coffee in this engaging, hands-on introduction to the world of sensory analysis. This workshop is designed for anyone curious about how different coffees express flavor through origin, processing and roast level. You will learn the industry-standard cupping method used by roasters and buyers worldwide while building your sensory vocabulary and confidence in describing what you taste. We will explore the fundamentals of sensory science and why cupping is such an essential tool across the coffee industry, all in a welcoming and approachable environment. Core Concepts Guided instruction in professional cupping protocol and comparative tasting across a handful of coffees. An introduction to the (SCA) flavor wheel, evaluation and coffee scoring. A fun educational tasting experience led by two of our in house coffee professionals.