Refine Your Palate.
Discover New Coffees.
Connect with Experts.

 

The Cupping Corner is a must-visit experience at Coffee Fest, where attendees can engage in guided coffee tastings led by industry professionals.

Whether you're a seasoned taster or new to cupping, this interactive space is designed to help you develop your sensory skills, explore new origins, and expand your coffee knowledge.

 

 

Guided Cuppings – Taste a curated selection with expert-led insights.

Sensory Training – Identify flavor notes, acidity, body, and balance.

Exclusive Coffees – Sample unique offerings from roasters and importers.

Networking Opportunities – Connect with other coffee professionals in a hands-on setting.

  • Check the Schedule - Most sessions in the Cupping Corner require pre-registration - and most sell out early. Make sure to reserve your seat for your chosen classes before the show.
     
  • Come with an Open Palate - Avoid strong flavors (like gum or heavily flavored drinks) before cupping to fully experience the coffee.
     
  • Bring Your Notebook - Take notes on flavors, origins, and techniques to apply what you learn to your own coffee program.
     
  • Network & Engage - The Cupping Corner is a great place to meet industry professionals - don’t be shy about asking questions or exchanging contacts!

Check out the Cupping Corner Schedules! 

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The 2026 Cupping Corner is Presented by:

List + Beisler Third Wave Water Slow Pour Supply Macap Genuine Origin

CHICAGO 2026 CUPPING CORNER SCHEDULE

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June 11, 2026
    Cupping Corner
    This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of cupping, the coffee industry’s standard for evaluating coffee quality. You'll learn what cupping is, why it’s used across various sectors o …
June 12, 2026
    Cupping Corner
    Blending coffee is both a science and an art. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how individual coffees interact to create balance, complexity, and consistency in the cup. Working in small team …
    Cupping Corner
    This sensory session guides participants through a curated cupping flight that follows coffee through time - from its earliest traditions at origin to its modern expressions shaped by engineering, cul …
    Cupping Corner
    Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing and most exciting coffee-producing regions in the world. From the earthy, full-bodied coffees of Indonesia to the rich, nutty flavors of India and the intri …
    Cupping Corner
    From co-ferments to infused lots, coffee processing is entering a bold new era—one that’s redefining how we think about flavor, quality, and innovation. In this tasting-focused workshop, you’ll explor …
    Cupping Corner
    Africa is widely regarded as the cradle of coffee, offering some of the most dynamic and sought-after flavors in the world. From Ethiopia’s bright, floral profiles to the fruity, wine-like notes of Bu …
June 13, 2026
    Cupping Corner
    Evaluating coffee’s sensorial qualities is a skill that one develops over time, but just how does one begin to develop these skills? In this workshop, you will learn the basic theory behind taste and …
    Cupping Corner
    Explore the incredible diversity of coffees grown across the Americas, from the nutty and chocolatey flavors of Brazil to the vibrant, fruity profiles of Colombia and the complex nuances of Honduras a …
    Cupping Corner
    Este taller de cata se realizará en español - una oportunidad para catar y compartir en nuestro idioma. Este curso introductorio te enseñará los fundamentos de la cata de café, el método estándar de l …
    Cupping Corner
    Do you really know what “washed,” “natural,” and “honey” mean—and how they differ from newer terms like anaerobic, carbonic maceration, or double fermentation? In today’s rapidly evolving coffee lands …

 

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