A toast to the perfect brew

Indulge recently attended a coffee workshop in the city as part of the International Coffee Week
Condiments displayed during the workshop
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Rise and grind; it’s coffee time! We recently embarked on a journey of fragrant flavours and aromas and elevated our coffee experience at this Coffee Workshop hosted by Somerset Greenways Chennai in collaboration with Starbucks. Led by District Coffee Master Karthikeyan, the event promised a delightful dive into the world of java. The event was held as part of the International Coffee Week.

The workshop kicked off with warm introductions from the baristas and attendees, setting the tone for an afternoon steeped in the rich history and artistry of brewing coffee. The experience was immersive, taking us on an aromatic journey that began with coffee beans on the farm and culminated in a perfectly brewed cup.

Karthikeyan and his team showcased the craft of brewing coffee to perfection, through which we learned the finer points of different brewing methods—from the careful selection of beans to the perfect water-to-coffee ratio. Every step felt like a revelation, making us appreciate the art behind a cup of coffee in ways we hadn’t before.

Then came the most exciting part of the workshop—the tasting session. Small cups of freshly brewed coffee were placed in front of us, and the experts encouraged us to savour the invigorating aroma before the first sip. It was an instant mood-lifter.

As instructed by the experts, we slurped our coffee — a technique that, according to the pros, enhances the flavour profile. The louder the slurp, the richer the taste. The taste of it lingered on our taste buds for a long time after having the first sip, wanting us craving more.

Leaving the session without finishing our cuppa would be a sin. And so we happily finished our cups, savouring the final notes. The session ended on a java high and a newfound appreciation for the magic that goes into every cup of coffee.

Condiments displayed during the workshop
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