GALLERY 2

Roasting and Cupping

With the spotlight on the roasting process, this gallery sees artisan roasters and producers of roasting equipment engage directly with audiences eager to learn more about the science of roasting.

Guests will be able to follow the journey of a flavourless green bean as it transforms into the rich, aromatic coffee we grind each day.

Join highly regarded artisan roasters and experience first-hand the joys of the cupping table, as they launch some of the tastiest seasonal coffees.

SELECT YOUR GREEN COFFEE

Using the knowledge of coffee origins gained in Gallery 1, choose your own green coffee sample to follow on its journey of transformation.

LEARN ABOUT THE ROASTING PROCESS

Delve into the science of roasting, uncovering the chemical reactions which occur during the process, and learn how different roasting profiles affect flavour, acidity and sweetness.

SAMPLE ROAST YOUR GREEN COFFEE

Experience the roast first hand, as you watch for yellowing and listen for that first crack. Light or dark? You decide on your own roasting profile.

TAKE PART IN CUPPING SESSIONS

Cup coffees roasted to various profiles alongside industry experts, as they showcase the effects of roasting on the flavour of coffee.

>> Gallery 3: Brewing