TASTE THE PROCESS
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Same Coffee. Different Processing. Different Flavour?
How much can processing really change the way coffee tastes?
From classic washed, honey and natural methods to experimental fermentation and co-fermentation, join coffee processing specialist Kate at @option_o.brewlab for an afternoon of tasting, comparing and exploring the science and creativity behind coffee processing. 🌱
✨ WHAT'S ON THE CUPPING TABLE?
🇨🇳 1. TASTE THE DIFFERENCE | Yunnan, China
Explore how different processing methods shape the flavour of Catimor and Purple Caturra through side-by-side comparisons:
• Washed vs Honey
• Natural vs Anaerobic Natural
🧪 2. EXPLORE FERMENTATION | From Research to Experimentation
The Fermentation Project
Created by James Hoffmann & Lucia Solis, featuring coffees roasted by @thats_whyld_coffee and @buoncoffee.
🇦🇺 Australian-Grown Catuaí | @jackmuratfarm
Processed by @kate.beans, featuring three different honey-processed coffees, including extended fermentation and guava co-fermentation.
Discover how fermentation conditions and processing decisions shape flavour development with insights from real coffee-processing experiments.
🌍 3. BEYOND PROCESSING | Expression of Terroir
Featuring @ngachacoffeeestate and @DannyAndrade18's terroir exploration, roasted by @BlackboardCoffee Roasters.
How much of what we taste comes from the coffee itself, its growing environment, or how it was processed?
🔬 THE BIG QUESTION
Does processing reveal a coffee's character or create a new profile?
We'll taste, compare notes, challenge assumptions and explore the aromas, flavours and textures that make each coffee unique.
Whether you're a coffee professional or simply curious about what's in your cup, you're welcome to join.☕️
📍 OPTION-O Brew Lab
67 Pelham Street, Carlton, Melbourne
📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
🎟️ $25 per person
🔗 Ticket link in bio
Ticket Policy:Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person or to a future event organised by us, subject to availability
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