Taste, Describe, Create: Applying The CVA Descriptive Form To Coffee Blend Creation
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, April 25, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Room Number: 361DEF
Category: Cupping
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
Todd Arnette (he/him)
A Deep Dive into Cold Brew Sensory Analysis: Applying the Coffee Value Assessment
Workshop Description: With the expansion of cold brew in the global market, there is a greater need to understand how coffees will perform with this brewing method. Although hot cupping is familiar to coffee professionals, many are unfamiliar with cold brew sensory analysis techniques. However, if you’re going to brew coffee cold, you should also cup it cold.
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room Number: 370AB
Category: Cupping
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.