Coffee Tasting Experience

Join us for a guided sensory coffee tasting experience in London!



1.5 hours Experience size 2 to 20 guests       £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover how coffee professionals evaluate quality in this guided coffee tasting workshop in London. Through a structured sensory experience, you'll explore the flavours and aromas that make specialty coffee unique while developing your own tasting skills.
Perfect for beginners, coffee lovers, and anyone curious about specialty coffee, this workshop offers expert guidance throughout and plenty of opportunities to taste and compare coffees from around the world.
What to expect:
  • Learn how coffee is professionally assessed.
  • Discover the role of aroma, sweetness, acidity, body, and balance.
  • Explore the Coffee Flavour Wheel.
  • Learn the basics of coffee processing and how it influences flavour.
  • Participate in a guided cupping session.
  • Taste between 6 and 8 carefully selected specialty coffees from around the world.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a deeper understanding of specialty coffee, improved sensory tasting skills, and the confidence to evaluate and appreciate coffee like a professional.
Corporate workshops and private events are also available across the UK. Larger groups are available upon request.
What you'll get
All equipment, coffee, brewing devices, and materials are provided.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

The Coffee House, 63 Union Street, London SE1 1SG

The Independent Coffee Lab is a professional coffee training and sensory laboratory located in the heart of London Bridge.

Your host can also travel within 30 miles of London, to a venue of your choice for a private experience.

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Hi, I'm Sandra Ventura, a Q Grader, coffee educator, consultant, and competition coach based in London.
With over 15 years of experience in specialty coffee, I help coffee lovers and professionals discover coffee through sensory experiences, brewing, roasting, and quality evaluation.
As Managing Director of The Independent Coffee Lab, I work with producers, roasters, cafés, and coffee professionals from around the world. My experience includes judging international competitions, coaching competitors, consulting on quality control, and delivering professional coffee education.
Whether you're completely new to specialty coffee or looking to refine your brewing skills, my workshops are designed to be practical, engaging, and fun.
Join me to discover that coffee is much more than a drink—it's a sensory experience.

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