Fundamentals of Coffee Sensory Evaluation/Cupping

Duration: 4–5 Hours
Certificate Included

The Fundamentals of Coffee Sensory Evaluation & Cupping course is a hands-on specialty coffee training designed for coffee enthusiasts, baristas, and aspiring coffee professionals who want to develop a deeper understanding of coffee flavor, aroma, acidity, body, and sensory analysis.

Through guided cupping sessions and practical sensory exercises, participants will learn how to identify and articulate the complex characteristics of coffee while building confidence in professional coffee evaluation and specialty coffee tasting techniques.

600 AED "excl. VAT"

Description

Fundamentals of Coffee Sensory Evaluation & Cupping

Discover the foundations of professional coffee tasting through our Fundamentals of Coffee Sensory Evaluation & Cupping course — designed for coffee enthusiasts, aspiring baristas, café professionals, and anyone passionate about understanding coffee on a deeper sensory level.

This hands-on specialty coffee training introduces participants to the science and language of coffee sensory analysis, helping learners identify, evaluate, and describe the complex aromas, flavors, acidity, body, and overall characteristics found in coffee.

Through guided cupping sessions and practical exercises, participants will build confidence in sensory evaluation while developing a stronger understanding of how coffee origin, variety, and processing influence flavor.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Coffee enthusiasts and home brewers
  • Baristas and café professionals
  • Aspiring coffee tasters and buyers
  • Specialty coffee beginners
  • Anyone interested in coffee sensory development

What You Will Learn

This coffee sensory training course provides a structured introduction to cupping techniques, flavor perception, coffee evaluation standards, and sensory awareness used throughout the specialty coffee industry.

Coffee Cupping & Sensory Practice

  • Cupping different coffee species and varieties
  • Understanding flavor differences in specialty coffee
  • Guided coffee cupping practice sessions
  • Developing sensory memory and flavor recognition
  • Learning how professionals evaluate coffee quality

Coffee Processing & Flavor Development

  • How coffee processing affects flavor and aroma
  • Comparing washed, natural, and honey processed coffees
  • Understanding fermentation impact on coffee character
  • Identifying flavor clarity, sweetness, and complexity

Aroma, Acidity & Body Evaluation

  • Understanding coffee aroma and fragrance
  • Evaluating body, mouthfeel, and texture
  • Recognizing acidity and sweetness balance
  • Building confidence in describing coffee flavor notes

Cupping Protocol & Equipment

  • Understanding specialty coffee cupping standards
  • Using proper cupping tools and equipment
  • Learning professional cupping workflow
  • Recording sensory observations and evaluations

Course Details

Course: Fundamentals of Coffee Sensory Evaluation & Cupping
Training Type: Hands-On Specialty Coffee Sensory Training
Level: Beginner Friendly
Focus: Coffee Cupping, Flavor Evaluation, Aroma, Acidity & Sensory Development
Suitable For: Coffee Enthusiasts, Baristas, Home Brewers & Professionals

Develop Your Coffee Palate

Whether you are beginning your specialty coffee journey or looking to sharpen your sensory skills, this course will help you better understand how to taste, evaluate, and appreciate coffee with greater clarity and confidence.

Join The Ore Coffee Workshop and experience hands-on coffee sensory training designed to deepen your understanding of flavor, aroma, and coffee quality evaluation.

Coffee Cupping & Sensory Training in UAE

The Ore Coffee Workshop offers specialty coffee cupping and sensory evaluation training in the UAE, helping coffee enthusiasts and professionals build practical tasting and coffee analysis skills through guided sensory education.

Our goal is to make specialty coffee education approachable, practical, and experience-driven through hands-on workshops and sensory-focused coffee training.

Additional information

Inclusions

The Ore Certificate

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Event Details

Start time: 10:00 a.m. UTC+04

End time: 04:00 p.m. UTC+04

Venue: Al Quoz - Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 - Dubai / Busybees Warehouse

Phone: 055 306 1945

Email: Sherryl@theorecoffee.com