Sensory Skills Workshop

Participants will explore key sensory elements like olfaction (sense of smell), gustation (taste perception), and aftertaste analysis. Learn to identify flavor notes, aromas, and textures while mastering essential coffee terminology. This interactive session will help you refine your sensory abilities, understand coffee at a deeper level, and engage with it like a professional taster. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts, baristas, and those looking to elevate their appreciation for specialty coffee.

1. Introduction

Welcome the participants and introduce the purpose of the workshop.
A brief introduction on the importance of sensory skills in the world of coffee.

1. Olfaction and Aroma Identification

Exercises with scent kits: identifying coffee aromas.
Learning to distinguish key aromatic compounds that define coffee.

1. Tasting and Flavor Profiling

A tasting session focused on flavor perception.
Discussion on the balance of flavors: sweet, sour, and bitter, as well as aftertaste analysis.

1. Cupping Session

Learning the cupping protocol according to SCA standards.
Practical tasting of coffees from different regions of the world.

1. Interactive Sensory Games

Flavor identification challenge and group discussions.

1. Summary and Q&A

Review of key topics from the workshop.
Opportunity for participants to ask questions.

• The host of the meeting

ROHIT GOYAL : SCA Certified, specialty coffee professional.
with over a decade of experience.

If you have any questions, please call us at 016257965669 or email us at [email protected]

Host or Publisher Story Coffee Roasters