Cupping and Palate Development Workshop - Asheville
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate on aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands-on sensory practice in a specialty coffee training center, geared toward improving tasting vocabulary and confidence.
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