Master the Language of Coffee: Unlock Your Sensory Potential as a Professional Cupper.

Step into the world of sensory evaluation. This program is designed to transform your palate into a precision instrument, allowing you to identify, score, and analyze coffee quality with professional accuracy. From understanding complex flavor profiles to mastering the standardized cupping protocols used worldwide, you will gain the expertise needed to speak the true language of coffee.

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Created by Indonesia Coffee Academy Last updated 16/03/2026 Language: Bahasa Indonesia

What You'll Learn

Requirement

  • Minimum Age: 17 years old.

  • Experience Level: Open to all, but a basic interest in flavor exploration is highly recommended.

  • Pre-class Tip: We recommend avoiding spicy foods or strong perfumes before sessions to keep your senses sharp.

  • Materials: All specialty coffee samples, cupping spoons, and sensory kits are provided.

Course Description

The 'How to be a Professional Cupper' course is a deep dive into the science of taste and aroma. Over 4 specialized sessions (3 hours each), you will undergo rigorous sensory training to calibrate your palate with industry standards. This course is essential for anyone serious about coffee quality control, green bean buying, or roasting.

What You Will Master:

  • Introduction to Coffee: Explore the chemical and biological factors that influence flavor.

  • Sensory Class (Basic): Identify primary tastes and learn the mechanics of olfaction and gustation.

  • Intermediate Sensory Class: Deepen your ability to distinguish subtle acidity, body, and complex aroma notes.

  • Standardized Coffee Cupping: Practice the official protocols for evaluating coffee quality and scoring beans.

  • Palate Calibration: Learn to provide objective, professional feedback that matches international cupping standards.

Course Content

Instructor

I Putu Yoko Permana

Head Trainer of Indonesia Coffee Academy

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His name might remind you of a legendary warrior from an old TV show, and in the world of Latte Art, Yoko is exactly that—a warrior. He has proven his skill by winning multiple Latte Art throwdowns throughout his career.

Since 2016, Yoko has worked his way up at Anomali Coffee, starting as a barista and now serving as an ingenious trainer at Indonesia Coffee Academy. Not only is he SCA Barista Skill (Intermediate) certified, but he is also an official Assessor for Barista Competency under KEMENDIKBUDRISTEK. He is always hungry to learn and excited to share his deep expertise with you

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Become a certified palate expert. Across 4 intensive sessions, you will advance from basic coffee knowledge to intermediate sensory skills and professional coffee cupping. Perfect for those looking to lead quality control or pursue a career as a coffee grader.