Espresso Tasting Courses

» REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 9/24: Caffè Umbria Offers Espresso Tasting Courses in Collaboration with the International Institute of Coffee Tasters

We are pleased to announce our upcoming collaboration with the Istituto Internazionale Assaggiatori Caffè (International Institute of Coffee Tasters) to provide courses designed to teach how to evaluate the quality of Italian espresso. The IIAC is a non-profit association, founded with the intent of developing and implementing a scientific method to give a measurable value to the sensory value of coffee. This is the first time these courses will be offered in the United States, and are a great opportunity to bring your espresso knowledge to the next level.

The courses will be taught by Carlo Odello, trainer, board member and the Director of Communication for the International Institute of Coffee Tasters (IIAC). Mr. Odello is also the Communications Manager for the Italian Espresso National Institute and a board member of the Taster Study Center, the most advanced Italian company in sensory analysis.

Espresso Italiano Tasting License Course
In this intensive full-day course, you will learn how to distinguish a good espresso from a poor one, and how to get a precise sensory profile of the cup in front of you. Optional testing for certification is available.

Espresso Italiano Tasting 1/2 Day Seminar
This 3-hour seminar is designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of coffee tasting using three Caffè Umbria blends.

» Download Course Dates & Descriptions

Courses are scheduled for Seattle (September 28 & 29), Vancouver B.C. (September 30), and Portland (October 1 & 2). To register for these courses, please download and complete the registration form.