The Process Makes the Profile
Same origin, different process — discover how coffee’s post-harvest path transforms the cup.
Not all coffee is processed the same way — and those differences can dramatically affect flavour, aroma and body. In this tasting session, you’ll experience coffees from the same or similar origins, each prepared using different processing methods: washed, natural, honey and others.
This immersive workshop helps you explore how fermentation, drying and handling methods shape what ends up in your cup. You’ll walk away with a new appreciation for what happens after harvest — and how those choices influence the experience of drinking coffee.
What You'll Learn
What Coffee Processing Actually Means
Understand the post-harvest journey — from cherry to green bean — and why it’s so important.
Compare Process Effects Within a Shared Origin
See how the same varietal and region expresses itself differently depending on how it’s processed.
Explore Washed, Natural & Honey Processes
Taste how each method contributes to acidity, sweetness, body and clarity.
Discuss Fermentation & Drying Methods
Learn the basics of fermentation, drying, and how innovation (anaerobic, carbonic, etc.) is evolving the landscape.
Understand What You’re Tasting
Get guided instruction on how to identify flavour and textural changes from one process to another.
Build Your Tasting Vocabulary
Strengthen your ability to describe process-related differences with clarity and confidence.
What's Inside
This lab dives deep into what happens after the coffee is harvested — and how it changes everything. You’ll taste coffees processed using different methods like washed, natural and honey, and discover how these techniques shape sweetness, acidity, clarity and complexity in the cup.
Here’s what you can expect:
Welcome & Setup
Tasting Warm-Up
Guided Tasting: Washed vs Natural vs Honey
Brief intro and overview of what processing means in coffee
Calibrate your palate with a simple side-by-side comparison
Taste and compare 3–4 coffees processed differently (same or closely related origin)
Interactive Discussion
Fermentation, Drying & Innovation Primer
Takeaway & Reflection
Share impressions, map the flavour journey, and connect the dots with guidance
Light overview of newer trends and how experimental processes impact the cup
Leave with a flavour reference card and new insights for future tastings
Not Sure Which Workshop Is Right for You?
We understand that everyone’s coffee journey is unique. If you’re unsure which workshop suits your needs best, we’re here to help.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Chat with us for a quick, no-obligation discussion. We’ll help you figure out which experience is perfect for your goals — whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your coffee skills.