Sensory Class at Bali Beans Coffee: Elevating Your Coffee Tasting Skills

Led by National Coffee Judge Risjad Yehezkiel | Sensory Training at Bali Beans Coffee

The Sensory Class at Bali Beans Coffee is designed for anyone who wants to truly understand coffee beyond just brewing. This immersive class focuses on developing sensory awareness—training participants to identify aromas, flavors, and quality differences in specialty coffee.

This sensory class was successfully conducted on Saturday, 10 January 2026, bringing together coffee enthusiasts and professionals in a focused and educational environment.

What Is a Coffee Sensory Class?

A coffee sensory class is a structured training that sharpens your senses to evaluate coffee objectively. At Bali Beans Coffee, participants learn how professionals analyze coffee using internationally recognized methods.

In this class, participants learn to:

• Identify aroma and flavor profiles

• Understand acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and body

• Use the coffee flavor wheel

• Practice proper cupping techniques

• Communicate flavor notes clearly and consistently

Guided by a Nationally Certified Coffee Judge

The Sensory Class at Bali Beans Coffee was conducted with Risjad Yehezkiel, a nationally certified coffee judge for the Indonesia Brewers Cup (IBrC) and Indonesia Coffee in Good Spirits (ICiGS).

With extensive experience as a competition judge, Risjad shared professional calibration methods used at national-level coffee competitions. Participants gained insight into:

• How coffee is evaluated in competitions

• Sensory calibration techniques

• Objective tasting and scoring methods

This added significant value for participants aiming to work or compete in the specialty coffee industry.

Inside the Sensory Experience at Bali Beans Coffee

Held at the Bali Beans Coffee facility, the class provided a hands-on learning experience through guided cupping sessions using coffees from different origins and processing methods.

Key activities included:

• Sensory calibration exercises

• Aroma recognition training

• Comparative cupping sessions

• Group discussions to align sensory perception

The interactive format encouraged active participation and deeper understanding.

Why Sensory Training Is Essential in Specialty Coffee

Developing strong sensory skills helps coffee professionals:

• Maintain consistent coffee quality

• Make better brewing and roasting decisions

• Select the right beans for cafés or personal use

• Communicate coffee characteristics professionally to customers

• Build stronger confidence in coffee evaluation

Sensory training is a foundational skill in specialty coffee.

Who Is This Sensory Class For?

The Bali Beans Coffee Sensory Class is suitable for:

• Professional and aspiring baristas

• Café owners and managers

• Coffee roasters

• Coffee enthusiasts seeking deeper knowledge

No prior certification is required.

Bali Beans Coffee: Coffee Education in Bali

Bali Beans Coffee is more than a roastery—it is a growing coffee education hub in Bali. While the programs are non-SCA, Bali Beans Coffee is an SCA member and certified brand, ensuring all training aligns with international specialty coffee standards.

Available programs include:

• Sensory Class

• Barista Class

• Manual Brew Class

• Latte Art Class

Each class emphasizes hands-on practice and real-world application.

Join the Next Sensory Class at Bali Beans Coffee

If you are looking for a coffee sensory class in Bali led by a certified coffee judge, Bali Beans Coffee offers a professional and structured learning experience. Train your senses. Understand coffee better.