How to Taste Coffee 1: Main Tastes

Build your sensory foundation by exploring the three primary tastes found in coffee — sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. This hands-on workshop helps you understand how balance and intensity shape every cup you drink.

What You’ll Learn:

• Identify and describe the main tastes found in coffee.
• Learn how to evaluate intensity and taste balance.
• Train your palate through guided tasting activities.
• Apply your learning in a real cupping session.

Who It’s For:
Perfect for anyone new to coffee tasting or looking to build a stronger sensory foundation for brewing, barista skills, or competition training.

Duration: 2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Pre-requisites: None required

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Host or Publisher Timberline Coffee School