Workshop Description: In this hands-on workshop, attendees will explore the sensory attributes of a wide range of tropical fruits and how to use them to appropriately describe tastes and flavors found in specialty coffee. Additionally, through a series of tasting and description activities, attendees will learn valuable tools to improve their sensory memory and approach flavor description in an effective way.
After completing the workshop attendees will be able to:
• Identify and describe the distinct flavors and aromas of 15+ tropical fruits.
• Develop and improve their sensory memory to better recognize fruit-related flavor notes in coffee.
• Enhance their vocabulary for effectively communicate flavor notes, improving their ability to describe coffee.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will be better equipped to articulate the fruity nuances in specialty coffee, enriching both personal appreciation and professional evaluations.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Room Number: 360DEF
Category: Brewing/Sensory
Booking: To book your place in this Workshop, head to the Specialty Coffee Expo Registration Portal and add a session to your order. Already registered? Simply enter your email address and badge code to access your booking and add other paid events to your badge.
Instructor
Camila Khalife (she/her)
Coffee Quality Analysis Specialist
Camila Khalife is a coffee quality specialist with a background in communication based in Quito, Ecuador. She is the founder of Botánica — a café, training center, and quality lab. After working in different roles, she has specialized in coffee quality and education.
She is a Q Arabica Grader and is currently completing the Instructor Program at the Coffee Quality Institute. She is also the Impact & Communications Lead of The Chain Collaborative, a non-profit focused on community-led development initiatives in the coffee sector.
Camila is fluent in Spanish and English.