Sip Society: Coffee Cupping

This event is sponsored by Experimental Coffee Company ().

Ever wondered why one coffee tastes like berries and another like chocolate?
Join us at Sip Society for a hands-on coffee cupping class in Chicago to experience the same tasting method that coffee professionals use to evaluate beans, roasts, and flavors.

This session is designed for anyone who loves coffee and wants to understand why it tastes the way it does. You’ll learn to taste like a pro, explore coffees from different origins, and start developing your sensory vocabulary, from fruity to floral to caramel-sweet.

• Guided tasting of multiple coffees
• Learn a cupping protocol used by roasters and importers
• Discover how aroma, acidity, body, and sweetness shape flavor
• Practice identifying tasting notes using a tool known as a flavor wheel
• Connect with other coffee lovers in an interactive, small-group setting

Perfect for anyone curious about coffee, from total beginners to home brewers and baristas looking to sharpen their palate. No prior experience needed.

• Guided tasting of a range of coffees, from your standard diner coffee to experimental and interesting
• Take-home flavor wheel and cupping protocol

Sip Society hosts engaging, small-group coffee classes across Chicago: from latte art and espresso fundamentals to sensory training and cupping workshops. Each session is designed to make the world of specialty coffee accessible, social, and fun.

Check out our socials for some coffee content to see what we're up to:

• https://www.tiktok.com/@sipsociety.coffee
• https://www.tiktok.com/@experimental.coffee

• Avoid perfume or strong scents and foods before class
• Water as a palate cleanser will be provided
• Space is limited to four people for a hands-on experience

Event venue & nearby stays

1806 W Cuyler Ave, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States

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