Sensory Science: Testing Coffee Beyond The Cupping Table

Sensory Science by Paul Songer (Cup Of Excellence)

The ability to objectively analyze product attributes and consumer preference is of immense value to any company. This class prepares participants to conduct sound sensory tests and to analyze data and statistics of sensory evaluations. Specific topics include test design, types of tests, test selection, product testing and the special considerations according to product and market segments. Students will also learn how to take the mystery out of statistics used for sensory testing- how to use statistics for selection, to determine pass/fail evaluations, and standard deviation. The sensory science procedures used for some non- coffee food and beverage products will be also be reviewed.



Roasting Workshop by Chris Schooley (Coffee Shrub, Sweet Maria's), Nolan Dutton (Ozo Coffee), Vajra Rich (Boxcar Coffee Roasters), Erich Rosenberg (Novo Coffee)

We will demostrate the differences of roast development, roasting the same coffees to the same roast degree but with different roast times. We'll then cup the coffees to see what effect roast length has on the cup. Cupping is usually done at least 24 hrs. after roasting, but what we are trying to see as far as roast develpment goes will be evident in the cupping.



Brew Method Workshop by various shops working together: Hario V60, Clever Coffee Dripper, Chemex with Kone, and French Press, and Toddy

Coffees roasted to 3 different roast levels will be brewed on various brew methods around the room. We'll be able to taste what roast profiles lend themselves better to certain brew methods. You will dig it.



Reception

After the workshops and some dinner, we'll head over to the Bean Cycle for some throwing down, beverages, and a brief intro to the RMCCA.

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A few notes:
Want to help? With this being the first event, it's been kept pretty small scale, so there are limited "helping" roles and we've staffed them. If any more help is needed, you will be the first to know.

Want to join the RMCCA? We will be talking about this opportunity and what exactly "membership" means at the reception following the event! Membership info will then be posted on RMCCA.COM.