Taste the Difference: A Guided Comparative Tea Tasting for Coffee Professionals

March 07, 2027
Tasting Theater (Room 1A02)
Coffee Skills Series

Coffee professionals already know how to taste; this session bridges that sensory expertise to tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world.

Designed for owners and managers evaluating tea's place on the menu and baristas building a deeper vocabulary, this guided comparative tasting translates coffee cupping discipline into tea analysis. Through side-by-side evaluations - contrasting fresh versus stale, whole leaf versus fannings, and proper versus improper brewing - attendees will learn to identify quality faults, grading differences, and freshness markers using sight, aroma, and taste cues, walking away with a practical staff-training protocol for their own shop.

*Additional fee required. Pre-register before it sells out by adding it to your badge online or onsite. Get this class for free by registering for a Gold Pass. Already have a General Admission pass? Email info@coffeefest.com to upgrade.

Speakers
William Dietz
William Dietz, Co-founder - BDH Consultants

Free with Gold Pass?

YES

Fee

$129

Levels

Suitable For All Experience Levels

Language

English

Who is this session for?

Suitable for all experience levels, especially cafe owners, managers, and baristas. Ideal for coffee professionals looking to evaluate tea quality, identify freshness and brewing faults, and expand their sensory skills and tea offerings.