Workshop Description
Embark on a sensory journey that blends the unique flavors of Brazilian coffees with carefully designed olfactory and gustatory exercises. This workshop aims to train the senses, enhancing coffee appreciation through memory, perception, and sensory exploration. Together, we will analyze the sensory experience of coffee through interactive taste and aroma exercises. Participants will be encouraged to feel, explore, and create their own interpretations, transforming a simple tasting into a deep, mindful connection with coffee and the world around them.
We will feature Brazilian coffees with distinct sensory profiles, including Arabica, Conilon, and Amazonian Robusta, offering a unique opportunity to explore flavors from different regions. In harmony with the tasting, we will engage in an olfactory exercise to identify aromas naturally found in these coffees. Using the Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel, we will navigate flavor attributes and conduct a comparative tasting of the coffees brewed.
Additionally, we will briefly discuss the fundamentals of aroma, taste, and flavor. This workshop is designed for anyone eager to expand their sensory repertoire and develop new perceptions, whether they are coffee professionals or enthusiasts.
Date: Thursday June 26, 2025
Time: 14:30 - 17:00
Location: Room 1
Booking: To book your place in this Workshop, head to the World of Coffee Registration Portal and add a session to your booking before checkout. Already registered? Simply enter your registration key to access your booking and add other paid events to your badge.
Instructors & Leads
Leticia Paiva (she/her)
Sensory Skills Trainer
Leticia Paiva is a Sensory Skills Trainer specializing in specialty coffee. Coming from a Brazilian coffee-producing family, she combines deep-rooted knowledge with extensive training in the field. She has taken SCA courses and studied Specialty Coffee Production, Classification, and Cupping, refining her expertise in sensory analysis. Leticia develops immersive workshops that enhance sensory perception, not only refining tasting skills but also fostering a deeper inner connection through flavors and aromas. At World of Coffee Geneva, she will lead a hands-on session designed to unlock sensory potential, guiding participants through exercises that expand flavor recognition, sensory awareness, and personal connection with coffee.