Coffee Tasting Course

Product Description

Session Breakdown

  • Introduction to Specialty Coffee – Understand what sets specialty
    coffee apart, from sourcing and processing to flavour profiles.
  • The Science of Smell & Taste – Understand how our olfactory system
    and taste receptors work together to shape our perception of coffee.
  • Aroma Recognition with Le Nez du Café – Using this world-renowned
    aroma kit, we’ll train your nose to recognize the 36 most important
    aromas found in coffee, from floral and fruity notes to caramel, spice,
    and roasted tones.
  • Sensory Games & Challenges – Through engaging exercises, you’ll test
    your ability to identify and describe flavours and aromas, sharpening
    your sensory awareness in a fun and interactive way.
  • Acidity, Sweetness & Bitterness – Train your taste buds to distinguish
    between these key components and understand how they contribute to
    a coffee’s balance.
  • Mouthfeel & Texture – Explore how body, weight, and texture affect the
    way we experience coffee.
  • Cupping Like a Pro – Put your skills to the test in a guided coffee
    tasting, using industry-standard cupping techniques to evaluate
    different coffee origins, roast profiles, and processing methods.


Session duration: 3 hours

Who is this course for?

  • Coffee lovers who want to train their palate
  • Home brewers looking to understand coffee flavours on a deeper level
  • Baristas and café professionals aiming to develop sensory skills
  • Anyone curious about why coffee tastes the way it does and how to
    describe it with confidence

Accessibility Information

All of our workshops take place at our roastery (L3 7DX). We strive to make our training courses welcoming and accessible to everyone. Please note that our training room is only accessible via stairs, so unfortunately we are unable to accommodate wheelchair users or individuals who have difficulty with stairs.

For other disabilities or special requirements, we will do our best to make appropriate arrangements. We kindly ask that you contact us before booking your course so we can discuss your needs and ensure we can provide the best possible experience for you.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

Incentives: Save when you buy more than 1 ticket! Purchase 2 tickets and save £5pp; purchase 3 tickets and save £10pp!

Coffee Tasting Course FAQs

1 – What happens during the workshop?

This workshop is the most engaging and often fun course. We play a series of games and challenges to awaken your senses whilst learning about coffee aromas and food tastes. During this workshop, you will learn how to 'cup' coffee correctly and taste the difference between varieties of coffee, processes, roasts and brewing methods. The entire workshop is subjective to your own tastes but you are guided through the process from beginning to end. This workshop is perfect for anyone with no coffee experience needed.

2 – Why choose us?

All of our workshops are the most thorough coffee courses offered in the North West. We are the only roastery in Liverpool to be offering public workshops in a purpose-built training room with enough equipment for every customer to get involved. We offer workshops at the weekend to suit the majority of home consumers' lifestyles and also offer workshop gift cards online. All the workshops include a roastery tour to understand the process of coffee roasting and who Crosby is.