Learn to Taste and Brew Coffee Class

Explore the world of coffee flavours with this hands-on cupping workshop in South East London.



2 hours Location Woolwich Class size 1 to 6 guests   £50

In this immersive coffee workshop in South East London, you'll discover how to taste coffee like a professional while exploring distinct flavours from the world's finest growing regions. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts and curious beginners alike, this activity takes you behind the scenes of a working London roastery.
Your journey begins with a fascinating tour of the roastery, where you'll learn about the craft of coffee roasting and the story behind the brand. Then, dive into a structured tasting of six exceptional coffees, each selected to showcase the diverse characteristics that emerge from different regions and processing methods.
Working with professional cupping equipment and expert guidance, you'll learn the established protocols used by coffee professionals worldwide. From evaluating the dry fragrance to understanding how processing methods like washed, honey, and natural affect the final cup, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for coffee's complexity.
This enlightening sensory experience will transform how you think about and taste coffee, equipping you with knowledge you can use to better appreciate every cup you drink!

Upcoming dates for Learn to Taste and Brew Coffee Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 19 Oct 2026, 1:35am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 2 Nov 2026 and 18 Jan 2027.

  • Mon 2 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Mon 14 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Mon 21 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Mon 18 Jan 2027, 10am-12pm
What you'll get
At the end of the session, you'll take home a 250g bag of your favourite single-origin coffee, with a 20% discount on any additional coffee purchases made during the day.
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Knowledge required
No previous skills required.
What to bring
No requirements
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

46-47 IO Centre, Armstrong Road Royal Arsenal SE18 6AT

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Recent reviews of Learn to Taste and Brew Coffee Class

  • 5/5 from India Welsh, attended Jul 2026: Really informative, relaxed and fun experience!
  • 5/5 from Monica Andrea Aguirre Garcia, attended May 2026: Had such a lovely time at today’s coffee workshop. I learned so much, and it honestly felt like the perfect space for beginners. Super friendly atmosphere, welcoming, and a great way to start learning about coffee.
  • 5/5 from Emily Koltunicki, attended Mar 2026: We had an amazing time at our coffee tasting experience! It was so informative, in depth and interesting. There were only four of us at the tasting and our teacher made the session so fun and engaging. Would recommend this to anyone who likes their coffee and wants to learn more.
  • 5/5 from Gordon Higginson, attended Mar 2026: Julian was a fantastic host, very knowledgeable and made everything so accessible for coffee lovers (not only conoseurs). Makes you realise how many flavours make up each coffee, and appreciate which suits individual tastes. Loved it, and made us fall in love with coffee even more. Thank you Only thing to improve on, the platform classbeneto made it difficult for communication when we had our date changed; some messages didn’t get through. Please fix this.
  • 5/5 from Kenzo Hofstetter, attended Jan 2026: Very knowledgeable teacher. Nice participants, the vibe was good!
  • 5/5 from Saw Jia Tung, attended Jan 2026: Very informative and fun class! I really enjoyed it, and the class made me more curious to learn about coffee and its processes. Julian was very kind and helped answer our questions.
  • 5/5 from Andrew Ladbrook, attended Dec 2025: Had a great time, it was really fun learning how professionals try and taste coffee. Julian was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable.
  • 5/5 from Ellie Dorman, attended Oct 2025: Teacher Julian was awesome and really lovely. The class was very interesting on how you taste coffee
  • 5/5 from Bjorn Schmolck, attended May 2025: The coffee course was run in a very relaxed way. Julian explained things calmly and very clearly. I have learnt a lot and can really recommend this course.
Your teacher

Drury Tea & Coffee
Drury Tea & Coffee

5.0 (11)
Facebook likes 94% recommend

Julian is a dedicated and highly qualified coffee trainer, deeply passionate about sharing their expertise and fostering a love for specialty coffee. As a certified Q Arabica Instructor and Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for multiple modules, he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to every training session.
Drury Tea & Coffee, a leading London coffee company, provides an exceptional training environment. Julian works alongside a team of expert trainers, including Razvan, Stacey, and Antonios, ensuring that all workshops deliver the highest quality coffee education.

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