A coffee tasting is a way to bring people together and to pick a coffee the team actually likes. It needs no special equipment.
An office coffee tasting compares two to four coffees brewed the same way and marked with numbers instead of names. People rate the taste on a simple card, and the results help choose the coffee for the months ahead.
Setup
- Two to four coffees brewed the same way.
- Small cups and numbers instead of names.
- Water for rinsing.
- A simple scoring card.
The scoring card
Three questions are enough: do you like it, is it too bitter or sour, would you drink it every day. A 1-to-5 scale is simple and clear.
What to do with the results
Pick the coffee with the fewest low scores. If the office uses a supplier's coffee vending machine (publisher's site), pass on the results and ask for a change.
FAQ
Does a barista need to run the tasting? No, just someone who brews all the coffees the same way.
How many people should take part? The more, the more reliable the result.