Description:
Kaphiy Fast Taste Workshop: A Sensory Coffee Adventure
Change the way you enjoy coffee! In our one-hour Kaphiy Fast Taste Workshop, you'll delve deep into the world of aromas and flavor nuances—under the guidance of experienced baristas.
The coffee tasting experience
Tasting coffee is a ritual for the senses. Together with a professional barista, you'll discover the subtle details of each cup and expand your understanding of coffee.
What to expect
- As a beginner, you will learn to consciously perceive and describe aromas.
- They evaluate coffee based on appearance, aroma and taste complexity.
- You will discover different flavor profiles and learn to distinguish nuances such as lively acidity or subtle sweetness.
Mastering coffee aromas and flavors
- Recognize the diverse aromas in every cup.
- Learn how acidity, body and aftertaste work together.
- Practical exercises will help you sharpen your sensory memory.
Your expert guide:
Under the guidance of a professional trainer, you'll learn the cupping process used by tasters worldwide. You'll discover how each step creates the coffee's unique profile.
Sensory evaluation of different coffee varieties
- African coffees: often fruity and acidic
- South American coffees: full-bodied and chocolatey
- Every sip reveals hidden notes that you, with a trained palate, will appreciate.
Practical details
- Location: Cafe Plaza - Kirchbühl 5, 6330 Cham
- Dates: Sundays: 08:00–10:00 (every Sunday) - Mondays: 18:00–20:00 (every Monday)
- Group size: 2-6 people
- Languages: German & English
Questions or special requests? Contact us at info@kaphiy.ch .
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What you get with the Coffee Sensory and Flavor Profiling Course
Enroll to expand your basic coffee knowledge and advance to an intermediate level in sensory analysis.
Using the SCA standards and practical exercises, you will learn how to taste, describe and evaluate coffee professionally.
You will become part of a community of passionate coffee lovers sharing knowledge and refining techniques in a supportive environment.
Course Overview: What You Will Learn
1. Sensory Vocabulary & Cupping Protocols
- Follow standardized SCA cupping methods.
- Develop a precise taste vocabulary.
- Recognize subtle differences in aroma and taste.
2. Taste & aroma recognition
- Recognize the primary tastes (sour, salty, bitter, sweet).
- Identify a wide range of coffee aromas.
- Improve the calibration of your palate for precise and reproducible results.
3. Coffee evaluation & error detection
- Apply the SCA assessment guidelines.
- Identify common defects and their impact on taste.
- Gain confidence in consistent quality assessment.
4. Advanced sensory testing methods
- Use triangulation, pairwise comparisons and in/out tests.
- Improve your descriptive accuracy and recognize subtle nuances.
5. Calibration & Consistency
- Regular blind cuppings to ensure consistent assessment.
- Strengthen your reliability as a taster.
6. Research into Specialty Coffee & Origin
- Understand what makes specialty coffee and how terroir influences the taste.
- Learn how different processing methods (washed, natural, honey) influence the aroma.
7. Olfactory training & variety of aromas
- Identify aromatic families in coffee.
- Combine scent, taste and texture for deeper insights.
8. Assessment of Body & Balance
- Analyze mouthfeel, body and balance.
- Understand how tactile properties influence overall perception.
9. Comparative tasting of different coffees
- Apply all the skills you have learned to different coffee origins.
- Strengthen your sensory detection and evaluation skills.
Why choose this course?
Refine your palate, speak the language of coffee fluently and evaluate coffees with confidence.
This course will give you the essential skills to build your credibility, improve your career prospects and enjoy every sip of coffee even more.
What you will win
- Refined sensory skills: Describe flavors clearly and precisely.
- In-depth knowledge: Understand how origin and processing influence taste.
- Professional techniques: Master cupping and advanced testing methods.
- Consistency & Confidence: Achieve reliable results in line with industry standards.
Take your coffee experience to a new level!
Sign up now to transform your coffee tasting skills, impress your colleagues and deepen your appreciation for every cup.