The Hidden Flavors of Coffee: An Advanced Sensory Workshop for the Coffee Guru
Sat, Jan 24
|The Essem Collective
We'll explore the 5 basic tastes, set-up a coffee cupping, explore green coffee defects, and more!
Time & Location
Jan 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Essem Collective, 308 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603, USA
About the event
hidden flavors of coffee: advanced sensory workshop
Unlock the complex world of coffee flavors and train your palate like a professional cupper. This immersive workshop goes beyond basic tasting to develop your sensory skills through structured exercises, side-by-side comparisons, and hands-on exploration of the flavors hidden in every cup.
what you'll experience:
decode the flavor wheel Explore the SCA flavor wheel in detail and learn to identify dozens of nuanced notes—from bright citrus and delicate florals to rich chocolate and subtle spices. We'll break down how to articulate what you're tasting and build your flavor vocabulary.
processing method comparison Compare washed, natural, and honey-processed coffees side-by-side to discover how processing dramatically affects sweetness, acidity, and body. Taste the same origin processed different ways and learn to identify processing signatures in any coffee.
roast level exploration Experience light, medium, and dark roasts of the same coffee to understand how roasting transforms…
Tickets
Course Fee
$80.00
Total
$0.00