Name: CoffeeSensoristEducation
Start: 2026-05-04T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-04T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Coffee Consulate

What is a CoffeeSensorist?
A CoffeeSensorist is characterised by the precise description and identification of:
-Coffee types and varieties: recognising and differentiating between the various coffee species and their varieties.
-Processing: understanding the different processing methods and their influence on the flavour profile.
-Defects: identification and description of coffee defects according to international classifications.

Why is the sensorial education important?

This sensorial education provides an ideal foundation for:
- Cuptasters: Expand your skills to describe and analyse coffee accurately.
- Green coffee traders: Make informed decisions based on detailed sensory analyses.
- Roasters: Understand the nuances of green coffee to develop perfect roasting profiles.
- Baristi: Deepen your knowledge and sensory skills to better advise your customers.

The Sensorical education programme:
- Day 1: FlavourProfil
Introduction to the role of the CoffeeSensorist Overview of the tasks of a CoffeeSensorist.
Introduction to the Coffee Consulate FlavourProfile and the AromaWheel with 11 main groups and subgroups.
- Day 2: Species&Processing
Coffee types and processing methods Differentiation and identification of coffee species.
Understanding the different processing methods and their influence on the flavour profile.
- Day 3: VarietiesCuptasting
Coffee varieties Explanation and differentiation of various coffee varieties.
Practical exercises to identify and describe varieties.
- Day 4: DefekteCuptasting
Coffee defects Detailed examination of coffee defects according to NY and Brazil classifications.
Practical exercises in identifying and describing defects.
- Day 5: EspressoCuptasting
Espresso cupping Introduction to the special features of espresso cupping.
Practical tasting and description of espresso profiles.
- Day 6: SensoristExamination
Final examination Comprehensive practical exam covering the entire range of topics covered.
Feedback, discussion and certification.
https://www.coffee-consulate.com/en/CoffeeSensorist/Coff-Sens