Single Origin Coffee Tasting Experience

Tired of just drinking coffee? Learn to taste it!

Join us for an immersive and educational coffee tastingexperience that will fundamentally change the way you view your daily cup. This class is perfect for anyone curious about specialty coffee, from the casual drinker to the aspiring enthusiast.

What You Will Learn:

• The Power of Processing: Discover the secrets behind how coffee is prepared after harvest. We'll dive deep into the major processing techniques—Washed, Natural, and Honey—and explore how each method dramatically influences the final flavor in your mug. We will also touch upon the cutting-edge of coffeewith Co-Fermentation and the complexities of Decaffeination.
• The Roaster's Palette: Understand the impact of heat. Learn how a coffee's flavor profile evolves as it moves from Light, Medium, to Dark Roasts, and how to identify the distinct characteristics of each.
• The Flavor Wheel Unlocked: We will introduce you to the industry-standard Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel, giving you the vocabulary to accurately describe and appreciate the vast array of notes you find.
• Extraction & Brewing Basics: Get a brief overview of how coffee is extracted, focusing on the pour-over method, and how simple adjustments can optimize flavor.

Info: You will sample four distinct coffees, carefully selected to highlight the concepts we cover:

A Bright & Complex Light Roast Natural: To showcase the vibrant, fruity flavors imparted by the natural process.
A Clean & Balanced Light Roast Washed: To demonstrate the clarity and acidity of a washed coffee.
A Unique Co-Ferment Light Roast: To experience a truly experimental and exciting flavor profile.
A Bold Dark Roast: To highlight the sweet, caramelized, and roasted notes achieved by deeper development.

Info: We'll conclude with a hands-on coffee cupping session—the formal technique professionals use globally to evaluate coffee quality—giving you a unique, participatory experience in professional coffee assessment.

Info: All participants will receive a $25 coffee bean voucher to purchase whole-bean single-origin coffee to take home, a flavor wheel, and reference notes.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Coffee & Water Lab, 603 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, United States

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