This workshop is intended for anyone interested in developing their sensory skills in coffee analysis and completing a full cupping protocol. As a result, participants will be able to properly analyze each coffee origin, distinguishing between different types of acidity and the main tasting notes found in coffee.
The workshop includes a theoretical and a practical part in which we will learn:
– introductory notions about the things we can find in coffee
– introductory notions about bitterness, acidity, sweetness
– introductory notions about tasting tools and techniques
and also a practical part in which we will learn:
– the difference between the main categories of aromas and tastes
– the difference between types of acidity and levels of bitterness
At the end there will be a Q&A section.
The workshop is held by Cristi Oltean, trainer at Meron.
Cristi entered the world of specialty coffee 7 years ago and since then he has participated in numerous national and international competitions, such as:
- Romania National Latte Art Championship 2018, 3rd place
- Meron Latte Art Throwdown 2019, 1st place
- Romania National Latte Art Championship 2022, 1st place
- Romania National Latte Art Championship 2023, 1st place
- Romania Cup Tasting Championship 2023, 1st place
- Romania Barista Championship 2023, 1st place
- World Latte Art Championship 2023, 16th place
Workshop duration: 3 hours
Maximum number of workshop participants: 5
Location: Meron, Str. Horea, nr. 5, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
The fee includes:
– presence in the workshop;
– all necessary equipment and accessories
– a Meron coffee bag