Coffee Cupping Night: Explore Flavour, Taste Like a Barista

Step into a quiet, intentional space and experience coffee at its most expressive. Led by our founder, who is also a barista and roaster himself, this intimate cupping session invites you to slow down and explore how each coffee reveals its own distinct character.

1. Experience a Curated Selection of Exceptional Coffees
   This session brings together a carefully curated lineup of coffees that showcase the diversity of specialty coffee. Featuring a rotational selection of specialty coffees, from Bourbons and Caturras to rare Geshas, processed through various methods including washed, natural, honey and anaerobic fermentations, each coffee has been chosen for its quality, traceability and unique flavour profile. Taste them side by side and discover how variety, origin, roasting and processing shape the character of each cup.
2. From Heritage to Innovation
   Journey through some of the most exciting expressions in contemporary coffees that celebrate both tradition and innovation. Discover beans from some of the world's most renowned coffee origins such as Ethiopia, Colombia, Panama and Kenya, as well as celebrated coffee-growing regions and estates known for their distinctive character. From classic washed coffees that showcase terroir to innovative varieties and experimental processing methods, this tasting session offers a unique opportunity to compare timeless profiles with the cutting edge of specialty coffee.
3. Understand Coffee Scoring
   Learn the key attributes that define a high-quality coffee from body, acidity and sweetness to balance and aftertaste. Step by step, you'll taste each quality in the cup, understand what to look for and discover how these elements come together to score and appreciate an exceptional specialty coffee.
4. Discover the Art of Specialty Coffee
   Gain insight into how factors like altitude, cultivar and post-harvest or processing techniques shape flavour and texture in the cup. Learn how producers across different regions are refining their craft, balancing heritage with innovation and shaping the evolving character of specialty coffee worldwide.
5. Connect & Reflect
   Share the experience with fellow coffee enthusiasts in a calm, welcoming environment. Compare tasting notes, refine your palate and enjoy meaningful conversation, whether you’re a home brewer, industry professional or simply curious.

Leave with a deeper understanding, a sharper palate and a new appreciation for the ritual of coffee. We look forward to welcoming you.

Event venue

Aroma Lab Coffee, 22 Upland Road, London, United Kingdom

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