An overview of our workshops, training courses, programmes and events.
Coffee is complex, vibrant, and full of possibilities. To truly understand it, you need more than just experience:
you need in-depth knowledge, hands-on practice, sensory confidence, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with people who view coffee from different perspectives.
At Coffee Consulate, you’ll find workshops, continuing education courses, training programs, and events designed specifically for this purpose. Whether you’re taking your first professional steps in the world of coffee, looking to deepen your knowledge in specific areas, sharpening your sensory skills, gaining a better understanding of roast profiles, mastering brewing techniques with greater confidence, or seeking new ideas for your business—here, scientific principles are combined with practical application.
Our events are designed for baristas, roasters, entrepreneurs, technicians, developers, trainers, and managers, as well as anyone who wants to experience coffee with greater awareness, precision, and enthusiasm. In a pleasant learning environment, you’ll work with experienced specialists, utilizing modern training rooms, cupping sessions, hands-on stations, and a teaching and research roastery.
From one-day workshops to multi-day training programs, from industry-specific gatherings to certified professional development courses: Every event offers you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of coffee, assess quality more effectively, and apply what you’ve learned directly in your own practice. This creates knowledge that not only informs but also shapes decisions — in the cup, in the workplace, and throughout the entire value chain.
Discover the upcoming dates and find the event that aligns with your goals.
Unser 2026
November
02.11. - 07.11.2026 (Englisch)
The CoffeeCraftsmanEducation covers the areas of barista activities, the preparation of espresso, cappuccino (with latte art) and coffee drinks, as well as providing knowledge about the basics of roasting and the operation of coffee bars. The CoffeeCraftsman entails the practical skills and knowledge of the coffee chain, without going much deeper into the areas of sensory. The CoffeeCraftsman can, therefore, communicate to all barista and operating activities of the coffee chain and guarantee consistent operations and quality. This 6-day education program may be part of the CoffeologistEducation and includes a practical exam. You will become a certified Coffee Craftsman upon passing the exam and will be credited towards the Coffeologist Certification if you wish to obtain it by completing, also, the CoffeeConnoisseurEducation. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely baristas, shop managers, developers, trainers and marketing executives throughout the coffee industry.The CoffeeCraftsman Education consits of 6 workshop days: Day 1, Monday: CoffeePreparation Day 2, Tuesday: Espresso Day 3, Wednesday: LatteArtPouring Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeDrinks Day 5, Friday: CoffeeBarBasics Day 6, Saturday: RoastBasics
Unser 2027
Februar
15.02. - 20.02.2027
(Deutsch)
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
The CoffeeConnoisseurEducation covers the areas of coffee sensory, cup tasting and aroma science. It also provides knowledge about coffee cultivation and processing, coffee botany, as well as the basics of coffee preparation. The CoffeeConnoisseur gains the theoretical knowledge of the coffee chain, without going much deeper into the areas of hands-on barista or roaster activities. The CoffeeConnoisseur can, therefore, liaise between all the production and preparation issues throughout the coffee chain and provide guidance in sensory aspects. This 6-day education program may be part of the CoffeologistEducation and includes a written exam. You will become a certified Coffee Connoisseur upon passing the exam and will be credited towards the Coffeologist Certification if you wish to obtain it by completing, also, the CoffeeCraftsmanEducation. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely coffee technicians, roasters, developers, trainers and executives throughout the coffee industry.The CoffeeConnoisseurEducation includes 6 Single-Day-Workshops: Day 1, Monday: CoffeeProduction Day 2, Tuesday: CoffeeTaxonomy Day 3, Wednesday: CoffeeProvenances Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeSensors Day 5, Friday: Cuptasting Day 6, Saturday: CoffeeAromas
22.02. - 27.02.2027
(Deutsch)
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
The RoasterEducation offers an intense introduction into the world of coffee roasting. From the influences of green coffee and roasting technology to physical and chemical processes plus roasting profiles and coffee blending, this compact course covers the spectrum of roasting. The course provides knowledge of raw materials and theoretical and practical skills to actively influence the flavour profile of coffee via the roasting profile. The education places particular emphasis on practical teaching. This 6-day education program may be credited (+250) towards the Certified/Master Coffeologist Certification. You will become a qualified coffee roaster upon completing this program. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely roasters, buyers, developers, trainers and executives throughout the coffee industry.The RoasterEducation includes 6 workshop days: Day 1, Monday: RoastProfiles Day 2, Tuesday: CoffeeRoasting Day 3, Wednesday: EspressoRoasting Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeBlending Day 5, Friday: CoffeeClassification Day 6, Friday: RoasteryBasics
April
12.04. - 17.04.2027
(Deutsch)
The CoffeeCraftsmanEducation covers the areas of barista activities, the preparation of espresso, cappuccino (with latte art) and coffee drinks, as well as providing knowledge about the basics of roasting and the operation of coffee bars. The CoffeeCraftsman entails the practical skills and knowledge of the coffee chain, without going much deeper into the areas of sensory. The CoffeeCraftsman can, therefore, communicate to all barista and operating activities of the coffee chain and guarantee consistent operations and quality. This 6-day education program may be part of the CoffeologistEducation and includes a practical exam. You will become a certified Coffee Craftsman upon passing the exam and will be credited towards the Coffeologist Certification if you wish to obtain it by completing, also, the CoffeeConnoisseurEducation. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely baristas, shop managers, developers, trainers and marketing executives throughout the coffee industry.The CoffeeCraftsman Education consits of 6 workshop days: Day 1, Monday: CoffeePreparation Day 2, Tuesday: Espresso Day 3, Wednesday: LatteArtPouring Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeDrinks Day 5, Friday: CoffeeBarBasics Day 6, Saturday: RoastBasics
Juni
07.06. - 12.06.2027
(Deutsch)
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
What is a CoffeeSensorist?A CoffeeSensorist is characterised by the precise description and identification of:Coffee types and varieties: recognising and differentiating between the various coffee species and their varieties.Processing: understanding the different processing methods and their influence on the flavour profile.Defects: identification and description of coffee defects according to international classifications.Why is the sensorial education important?This sensorial education provides an ideal foundation for:Cuptasters: Expand your skills to describe and analyse coffee accurately.Green coffee traders: Make informed decisions based on detailed sensory analyses.Roasters: Understand the nuances of green coffee to develop perfect roasting profiles.Baristi: Deepen your knowledge and sensory skills to better advise your customers.The Sensorical education programme:Day 1: FlavourProfilIntroduction to the role of the CoffeeSensorist Overview of the tasks of a CoffeeSensorist. Introduction to the Coffee Consulate FlavourProfile and the AromaWheel with 11 main groups and subgroups.Day 2: Species&ProcessingCoffee types and processing methods Differentiation and identification of coffee species. Understanding the different processing methods and their influence on the flavour profile.Day 3: VarietiesCuptastingCoffee varieties Explanation and differentiation of various coffee varieties.Practical exercises to identify and describe varieties.Day 4: DefekteCuptastingCoffee defects Detailed examination of coffee defects according to NY and Brazil classifications.Practical exercises in identifying and describing defects.Day 5: EspressoCuptastingEspresso cupping Introduction to the special features of espresso cupping.Practical tasting and description of espresso profiles.Day 6: SensoristExaminationFinal examination Comprehensive practical exam covering the entire range of topics covered.Feedback, discussion and certification.
Oktober
04.10. - 09.10.2027
(Deutsch)
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
The CoffeeConnoisseurEducation covers the areas of coffee sensory, cup tasting and aroma science. It also provides knowledge about coffee cultivation and processing, coffee botany, as well as the basics of coffee preparation. The CoffeeConnoisseur gains the theoretical knowledge of the coffee chain, without going much deeper into the areas of hands-on barista or roaster activities. The CoffeeConnoisseur can, therefore, liaise between all the production and preparation issues throughout the coffee chain and provide guidance in sensory aspects. This 6-day education program may be part of the CoffeologistEducation and includes a written exam. You will become a certified Coffee Connoisseur upon passing the exam and will be credited towards the Coffeologist Certification if you wish to obtain it by completing, also, the CoffeeCraftsmanEducation. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely coffee technicians, roasters, developers, trainers and executives throughout the coffee industry.The CoffeeConnoisseurEducation includes 6 Single-Day-Workshops: Day 1, Monday: CoffeeProduction Day 2, Tuesday: CoffeeTaxonomy Day 3, Wednesday: CoffeeProvenances Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeSensors Day 5, Friday: Cuptasting Day 6, Saturday: CoffeeAromas
11.10. - 16.10.2027
(Deutsch)
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
The RoasterEducation offers an intense introduction into the world of coffee roasting. From the influences of green coffee and roasting technology to physical and chemical processes plus roasting profiles and coffee blending, this compact course covers the spectrum of roasting. The course provides knowledge of raw materials and theoretical and practical skills to actively influence the flavour profile of coffee via the roasting profile. The education places particular emphasis on practical teaching. This 6-day education program may be credited (+250) towards the Certified/Master Coffeologist Certification. You will become a qualified coffee roaster upon completing this program. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely roasters, buyers, developers, trainers and executives throughout the coffee industry.The RoasterEducation includes 6 workshop days: Day 1, Monday: RoastProfiles Day 2, Tuesday: CoffeeRoasting Day 3, Wednesday: EspressoRoasting Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeBlending Day 5, Friday: CoffeeClassification Day 6, Friday: RoasteryBasics
November
08.11. - 13.11.2027
(Deutsch)
The CoffeeCraftsmanEducation covers the areas of barista activities, the preparation of espresso, cappuccino (with latte art) and coffee drinks, as well as providing knowledge about the basics of roasting and the operation of coffee bars. The CoffeeCraftsman entails the practical skills and knowledge of the coffee chain, without going much deeper into the areas of sensory. The CoffeeCraftsman can, therefore, communicate to all barista and operating activities of the coffee chain and guarantee consistent operations and quality. This 6-day education program may be part of the CoffeologistEducation and includes a practical exam. You will become a certified Coffee Craftsman upon passing the exam and will be credited towards the Coffeologist Certification if you wish to obtain it by completing, also, the CoffeeConnoisseurEducation. This will be an international recognition as your name will be listed on Coffee Consulate’s Board of Coffee Alumni, which indicates that you are scientifically trained to be fit for potential coffee-related careers, namely baristas, shop managers, developers, trainers and marketing executives throughout the coffee industry.The CoffeeCraftsman Education consits of 6 workshop days: Day 1, Monday: CoffeePreparation Day 2, Tuesday: Espresso Day 3, Wednesday: LatteArtPouring Day 4, Thursday: CoffeeDrinks Day 5, Friday: CoffeeBarBasics Day 6, Saturday: RoastBasics