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MQ Coffee NZ

Sensory & Advanced Brewing

Sensory & Advanced Brewing

$500.00 NZD
$500.00 NZD
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Sensory & Advanced Brewing 6hrs

Sensory & Advanced Brewing

2–8 participants · 6 hours
Discover how sensory science can elevate your brewing skills. Learn to taste, describe, and adjust coffee based on sensory feedback while exploring the art and science of pour-over brewing.

Sensory Study:

  • What sensory science is and why it matters in coffee
  • Understanding flavour profiles and sensory perception
  • Building professional sensory vocabulary
  • Taste, aroma, and mouthfeel fundamentals
  • Introduction to sensory assessment (triangulation, cupping, etc.)

Advanced Brewing:

  • Dialing in a brew through taste evaluation
  • Choosing brewing gear for desired flavour profiles
  • Recipe design and balance of clarity, strength, and body
  • How water composition affects extraction and flavour
  • Presenting and serving professional pour-overs
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Welcome to MQ Coffee Lab, where passion meets precision.

Our foundation and advanced workshops are designed to help coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike build real-world skills — from espresso to sensory science, and from latte art to roasting theory.

Each session is hands-on, small group, and led by our Specialty Coffee Association certified trainer using industry-standard equipment. Whether you’re starting your coffee journey or refining your craft, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

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SENSORY STUDY

  • What sensory science is and why it matters in coffee

  • Understanding flavour profiles and sensory perception

  • Building professional sensory vocabulary

  • Taste, aroma, and mouthfeel fundamentals

  • Introduction to sensory assessment (triangulation, cupping, etc.)

ADVANCED BREWING

  • Dialing in a brew through taste evaluation

  • Choosing brewing gear for desired flavour profiles

  • Recipe design and balance of clarity, strength, and body

  • How water composition affects extraction and flavour

  • Presenting and serving professional pour-overs

General Course Booking Policy

  1. Minimum Enrollment:
    Each course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed.
    If this number is not met, MQ LAB reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the class.
  2. Rescheduling Requests:
    Students who wish to change their booking must contact us at mqcoffeenz@gmail.com
    at least 3 days before the scheduled class date.
  3. Cancellations and Refunds:
    If a student cannot attend for personal reasons,
    we will first offer an option to reschedule to another available session.
    If rescheduling is not possible, a refund will be arranged.