Sensory course level 1 - introduction
Sensory Course Level 1 - Introduction
You will find our training center on the edge of the Ruhr area, in Dinslaken.
In our one-day introductory sensory course, we explore the different flavor nuances of coffee. At the same time, we push the boundaries of our own perception and explore how we taste. In a mix of theory and lots of practice, we taste coffees from all over the world, get to know different qualities and flavor nuances, and learn to recognize when a coffee is good, better, or top-notch.
Sensory Level 1 - Course Facts
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Coffee Makers Academy , Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 13, 46539 Dinslaken
Including: Lunch, course materials and diploma
Course leader: Nadja Schwarz
Course language: German
Previous knowledge: No special
The course fee is per participant.
This course is also offered at our Swiss Academy in Basel offered.
Sensory Level 1 - Course Description
Sensory analysis is a broad field. It begins in everyday life and extends into food testing. Sensory analysis is the discipline of perception with the sensory organs. We always have the tools of sensory analysis with us. These are primarily our sense of sight, sense of smell, sense of taste, sense of hearing and sense of touch. Sensory analysis lifts these senses out of everyday habits. With training and education, our senses become testing tools that are suitable for assessing the sensory quality of products and enable reproducible results.
In our practice-oriented introductory course in sensory science, we will explore this exciting field together. A short theoretical overview of sensory physiology is followed by practical units in which we practice distinguishing between our various sensory impressions. Taste, smell, texture, flavor notes - these are all different categories that give us an overall sensory impression.
We learn the technical vocabulary to be able to translate our sensory impressions into words. We also learn grammar to be able to express our impressions in a structured way and thus describe coffee.
We taste coffees from all over the world - typical and extremely characteristic profiles. We also taste coffees that are not good from a technical point of view, but are subjectively perceived as pleasant. But how do we define what is good and what is not so good and, above all, how do we express our impressions? Together with you, we will put together a backpack of instruments that you can use to easily analyze coffees in the future.
What prior knowledge do I need for Sensory Level 1?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the wide world of coffee or train themselves and their sensory perception. No previous knowledge is necessary for this course.
Sensory Level 1 - Course Leaders
Nadja Schwarz is a certified Q-grader for Arabica and Robusta and a successful graduate of WSET 3 in the field of wine. Nadja brings an impressive sensory backpack with her and communicates taste skilfully and precisely. She learned her trade in a green coffee laboratory, where she still works as a freelancer today. As project manager at Public History Food, the qualified hotelier is dedicated to strengthening regional cuisine and coordinates projects in the field of alpine products and biodiversity. Nadja enjoys making coffee accessible to everyone - with wit, precision and a down-to-earth attitude that is rarely found in the pleasure industry.