🌿 2025 Guatemala Cup of Excellence Cupping Class🌿

xperience the Finest Coffees of Guatemala with Gabee Coffee

📅 Date: Sunday, September 07, 2025

🕐 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Gabee Coffee Roastery| 4700 Sterling Dr. Boulder. CO 80301
👤 Instructor: Hyo Jung Kim, Q Arabica Grader & Q Processing Generalist
🎟️ Fee: $85 per person 

About the Class

The Cup of Excellence (COE) is the most prestigious and rigorous coffee competition in the world. Each year, coffees from across the producing country are meticulously evaluated, and only the very best earn the coveted Cup of Excellence title.

In this class, you will taste and compare the Top 10 ranking coffees from the 2025 Guatemala Cup of Excellence, gaining a deeper understanding of how origin, variety, and processing methods influence flavor.

Who Should Attend

• Coffee enthusiasts eager to explore the world’s finest beans
• Coffee professionals: baristas, roasters, café owners, importers
• Anyone looking to sharpen their sensory and cupping skills
• Those who want to experience rare, high-quality coffees

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to the Cup of Excellence

1. History and judging process of COE
2. Key highlights of the 2025 Guatemala COE winners

• The Unique Coffee Regions of Guatemala

1. Profiles of Huehuetenango, Antigua, Acatenango, and more
2. How climate, soil, and altitude shape flavor

• Professional Cupping Session (SCA Protocol)

1. Sensory evaluation: aroma, acidity, body, balance
2. Scoring and discussion with fellow participants

• Q Grader Insights & Feedback

1. Expert flavor analysis and cupping techniques
2. How to use the SCA Flavor Wheel effectively
   

Cupping Lineup (subject to change)

• 1st Place: COE Guatemala 2025 Champion Lot
• Top 10 Selection: Multiple regions & processing methods
• Reference Coffee: Non-COE Guatemalan specialty for comparison

• Welcome drink: brewed coffee made with the 2024 El Salvador Cup of Excellence winning lot
• 20g sample of a COE-winning coffee to take home

💡 Important Notes:

• No strong perfumes or colognes, please. We’ll be evaluating aroma and fragrance.
• Refund Policy: Full refund available with cancellation up to 48 hours before the class.
• Private class inquiries: Email us at gabeecoffee@gmail.com

This class is designed for serious coffee enthusiasts.
Discover the finest lots of 2025 before anyone else.
Seats are extremely limited — reserve yours now.