March 2025 Oahu Coffee Courses
If you're in the restaurant, café, or hospitality business, you already know that coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s an experience. Mastering coffee flavors, aromas, and brewing techniques can elevate your offerings, boost customer satisfaction, and ultimately grow your business. This March, Savor Brands is hosting two exclusive Oahu coffee classes designed to give professionals hands-on training with industry expert Marc Marquez. Whether you own a coffee shop, work in a restaurant, or simply want to refine your coffee knowledge, these workshops will provide invaluable tools and techniques to help you stand out in a competitive market.1. Coffee Cupping with Marc Marquez
📅 March 6th @ 9 AM
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Coffee cupping is the industry’s standard method for evaluating coffee quality. In this session, you’ll taste and analyze different coffees while learning cupping techniques used by professionals worldwide. By developing a structured approach to tasting, you’ll be able to recognize unique flavor profiles and make more informed purchasing or brewing decisions.
- Master the art of coffee cupping
- Identify key tasting characteristics (body, acidity, aroma)
- Deepen your appreciation for specialty coffee
2. Coffee Sensory and Tasting with Marc Marquez
📅 April 7, 2025 @ 9:00am
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This immersive workshop is designed to refine your sensory skills by developing a deep understanding of coffee’s flavors and aromas. With hands-on tasting exercises, you’ll learn to confidently describe tasting notes and build a professional coffee vocabulary—skills that can help your business craft better menus, train baristas, and enhance customer experiences.
- Develop a refined coffee palate
- Learn common flavor and aroma references
- Gain confidence in coffee tasting and descriptions
3. Coffee Cupping with Marc Marquez
📅 May 20th @ 9 AM
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Hale Inu Kope translates to 'coffeehouse' in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. In celebration of coffee's bicentennial in Hawaiʻi this year, this special workshop aims to honor our local coffee community by exploring the origin story and journey of coffee's arrival in Hawaiʻi, as well as recognizing the efforts made over the past 200 years that allow us to enjoy Hawai‘i-grown coffee still today.
- Hale Inu Kope means 'coffeehouse' in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
- The workshop celebrates 200 years of coffee in Hawaiʻi by exploring its origin and journey.
- It honors the local coffee community and their efforts in cultivating Hawai‘i-grown coffee.
Who Should Attend These Classes?
These courses are ideal for:- Coffee shop owners & baristas
- Restaurant and hospitality professionals
- Coffee importers & roasters
- Specialty coffee enthusiasts looking to refine their skills
Your Coffee Skills + A Trip to Paradise = The Perfect Combo!
Want to take a course but live out of state? Take a business trip to Hawaii! Imagine this: Gain first-hand coffee expertise, meet industry professionals, and enjoy Hawaii’s stunning scenery all in one trip. Sounds like the perfect business-meets-pleasure opportunity, right?
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