Step 6: Sommelier Training

Mastering the Art of Coffee Snobbery

As a coffee aficionado, it's time to take your skills to the next level. Learn to discern the subtle nuances between a good cup and a great cup, and how to impress your friends with your refined palate.

Step 7: Sommelier Certification

Sommelier Tips and Tricks

Deconstructing Coffee

A good sommelier knows that the perfect cup begins with the perfect beans. Learn to break down a coffee into its constituent parts: flavor profiles, body textures, and acidity levels.

Coffee Brewing Experiments

Coffee Pairing Strategies

Once you've mastered the art of coffee deconstruction, it's time to think about pairing your perfect cup with the perfect pastry. Learn how to balance and contrast flavors to create the ultimate culinary experience.

Coffee and Pastry Pairing Cheat Sheet