What happens at a specialty coffee tasting?

A practical preview of tasting formats, flavour vocabulary and questions to ask at an event.

Coffee tastings give guests a chance to compare cups side by side and notice differences in aroma, acidity, sweetness and finish.

What to know

You do not need technical expertise to participate. Describe what you actually taste, ask about brewing methods and compare preferences with others.

For an upcoming local example, read our preview of the Stronghearts specialty coffee tasting at Little Hearts Café.

Interested in discovering more about specialty coffee? Explore the Stronghearts specialty coffee website for information from the organiser.