Coffee Cupping Workshop

Coffee Cupping Workshop lasts about 1 hour.

Coffee Cupping Workshop costs $50 per person.

Coffee Cupping Workshop meets at 82-5966 Mamalahoa Hwy Captain Cook, HI US 96704.

Coffee Cupping Workshop includes 1-hour guided workshop and Coffee tastings.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation.

No prior coffee knowledge is required to participate in the Coffee Cupping Workshop at Hala Tree. The session is designed for everyday coffee drinkers as much as enthusiasts, walking you through each step of smelling and tasting so you can follow along comfortably regardless of your experience level. The workshop is described as a fun and eye-opening experience for all participants. A guide leads you through comparing different coffees side by side, explaining how species, roast levels, and processing styles affect flavor. The goal is simply to help you discover your own preferences, so no background in coffee tasting is needed to get real value from the session.

During the Coffee Cupping Workshop, you will smell and taste freshly brewed coffees side by side while identifying unique flavor notes and comparing different species, roast levels, and processing styles. A guide walks you through each step in a hands-on, structured format over the course of one hour. Beyond just tasting, the workshop teaches you how the factors behind each coffee influence its flavor. By the end of the session, the aim is for you to understand your own palate well enough to choose beans with confidence. Hala Tree frames it as a practical skill-building experience rather than a passive tasting, so you leave with tools you can apply every time you brew at home.

The guided format keeps the experience structured and accessible, which makes it easier for younger participants to follow along with the tasting and discussion. The workshop runs for one hour and takes place at Hala Tree's location on Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook on the Big Island. Because the session is built around tasting and comparing coffees rather than any physically demanding activity, it works well as a low-key experience for a mixed-age group looking to learn something new together.

You can receive a full refund or credit if you cancel the Coffee Cupping Workshop at least 24 hours before your scheduled session. If Hala Tree cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will also receive a full refund or credit. To cancel, you need to contact Hala Tree by phone - cancellations are not processed through other channels. It is important to note that no-shows are charged the full price, so if your plans change, reaching out at least a day in advance protects you from losing your payment entirely.

The Coffee Cupping Workshop lasts one hour and is held at 82-5966 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook, Hawaii, on the Big Island. The session is guided throughout, so you will spend the full hour engaged in hands-on tasting and learning rather than waiting around. Captain Cook is located in the heart of the Kona coffee-growing region, which makes Hala Tree a fitting spot to explore coffee flavor and quality. The one-hour format keeps the experience focused and manageable, allowing you to cover comparisons of different species, roast levels, and processing styles without the session feeling rushed or overwhelming.