Workshop Description
The Taste, Describe, Create Workshop introduces the Coffee Value Assessment Descriptive Form to coffee professionals new to the CVA. The workshop advances the knowledge and understanding of the Descriptive Form by applying it to the coffee blend creation process. Working collaboratively in small groups, we will recreate a reference coffee blend. After completing this workshop, attendees will gain valuable first-hand insight into the multiple uses of the CVA Descriptive Form. The practical application of the form in a guided workshop setting will build the confidence necessary to include the CVA as part of their product development and quality control processes.
Date: Friday June 27, 2025
Time: 10:30 - 13:00
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
Todd Arnette
Todd Arnette has 28 years’+ in the coffee industry at all spaces of the value stream. Mr. Arnette is a Q Arabica & Robusta Instructor (CQI), AST & CVA Ambassador (SCA). He has held volunteer positions ranging from Education Chair to Content Creator (SCAA, SCA & CQI). He provides individualized training & consulting services worldwide:
• CQI / SCA / CVA training
• Quality assurance program design
• ISO 22000 Hazard Analysis & Food Safety consulting
• Curriculum design
• Roasting plant design & consulting
• Roasted product development consulting
• Green coffee lot assessment & optimization
• Green & roasted portfolio consulting
• Sensory analysis testing design