About this session
Coffee can taste like far more than “strong” or “mild.” This guided tasting helps teams notice what is actually in the cup.
A coffee facilitator brings a curated selection and leads a simple cupping method. Participants compare fragrance, aroma, sweetness, acidity, body and finish side by side, and learn how origin, processing and roast shape flavor.
There are no right answers. Everyone leaves with a personal preference map and a new way to taste the coffee they already drink.
What your people take away
- Learn an accessible coffee cupping method
- Compare aroma, acidity, body and sweetness
- Discover the flavors you personally enjoy
- Build a shared flavor vocabulary with colleagues
Shared with you
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What each length covers
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Taste side by sideParticipants learn a simple cupping method and compare fragrance and aroma. They also taste three coffees side by side and notice how they change as they cool.
- Smell first
- Taste side by side
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Smell first and Taste side by side.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — 90-Minute Coffee Cupping and Tasting LabA deeper four-coffee tasting with more side-by-side comparison, origin or processing context and a playful blind-tasting challenge.
- Smell first
- Taste side by side
- Make it personal
Covers all 3 parts.
What’s covered
Smell first
Every length- Welcome to the cupping tableThe facilitator introduces the coffees and the tasting categories.
- Dry fragranceParticipants smell the ground coffees and compare sweetness, fruit, chocolate, floral and roast notes.
- Brew and noticeHot water is added and the group notices how the aroma changes, while the facilitator explains origin, processing and roast.
Taste side by side
Every length- Break the surfaceThe facilitator shows an easy version of the traditional cupping break. Slurping is optional.
- Compare the coffeesParticipants take small tastes and compare sweetness, acidity, body, flavor and finish.
- Taste again as it coolsThe group notices how each coffee changes as it cools.
Make it personal
90 minutes only- Your preference mapEach person notes the qualities they enjoyed most.
- Blind tasting challengeIn the longer format, participants identify coffees without labels using their notes.
- The revealThe facilitator reveals each coffee’s origin and processing and links them back to what people tasted.
Tools and materials
- Curated coffee selection
- Cupping cups, spoons and brewing equipment
- Tasting notes sheet
- Coffee preference map
Who it’s for
- Team socials and morning events
- Employee appreciation
- New teams getting to know each other
- Client hospitality
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Coffee Cupping/Tasting
How long is Coffee Cupping/Tasting?
Coffee Cupping/Tasting runs as 60 minutes or 90 minutes. You choose the length when you book. A 60-minute session covers Smell first and Taste side by side. A 90-minute session adds Make it personal.
Can Coffee Cupping/Tasting be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Coffee Cupping/Tasting?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Coffee Cupping/Tasting to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.