Sensory Skills and Palate Training

Train your palate and sharpen your sensory skills solo or in a group of friends with a personal trainer guiding you live, in your own kitchen, with your own gear.

Every session follows a proven framework, but is fully tailored to you: your coffee, your current sensory baseline, and your goals. Before your session, we’ll ask for details about your experience and areas of interest so we can prepare specifically for you. This is what makes the session fun and genuinely personal.

What We Cover

This 90-minute session is a hands-on, practical exercise in using all of your senses to assess and describe coffee. Topics include:

• How your brain interprets taste, and how to work with it
• Identifying and describing aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and aftertaste
• Practical exercises to train and fine-tune your palate over time
• How to use sensory feedback to improve your brewing decisions

What’s Included

• 90-minute live 1-on-1 session on Zoom
• No extra charge for additional participants, invite friends or family!
• Optional video recording and full transcript
• Further study material tailored to your session
• 30-day follow-up period, contact us with questions as you practice

What You Need

• A laptop or phone with camera, microphone, and stable internet
• At least two coffees to taste during the session (more variety = more fun)
• Small glasses or cups and spoons. We’ll send you a short list, all items are present in most households.  

Optional Add-On: Practice Coffee Set

Sensory training is most effective with a range of coffees to compare. Add a curated set shipped to your door, selected to give you a broad flavor spectrum to work with. Available in whole bean or pre-ground.

How to Book

1. Add to cart and complete checkout
2. We’ll email you within 1–2 business days to schedule your session
3. Sessions run Monday–Sunday, 10 AM–8 PM EST, most bookings confirmed within 10 days

Have a specific date in mind? Contact us before purchasing to confirm availability. We work across time zones and do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Holiday and winter weekend slots fill quickly, booking early is recommended.