The experience will begin with a guided professional cupping session, in which you will learn the basic principles for analyzing specialty coffee. You will learn to evaluate its fragrance, aroma, body, acidity, and aftertaste, following international standards. Through a comparative tasting, you`ll be able to identify the characteristics that make Colombian coffee unique.
Next, you`ll enter the world of manual filtering methods, where you`ll learn in detail the most commonly used techniques in preparing specialty coffee. You`ll try methods such as the V60, the Chemex, and the French press, and you`ll understand how water temperature, grind type, and extraction time modify flavor profiles. This part of the experience aims to help you replicate a well-prepared coffee at home, with technical and practical foundations.
You will finish with a brief introduction to barismo, focusing on the use of professional equipment, the art of espresso, and the basics of latte art. You`ll see how the mills are calibrated, the doses are adjusted, and the milk is processed, understanding the precision required to prepare a perfect drink.