The International Institute of Coffee Tasters, in collaboration with Caffè Umbria, will bring its Espresso Italiano Tasting seminar to Seattle this fall. Carlo Odello, board member and trainer of the Institute, will explain the characteristics of a true Italian espresso and the correct methods of evaluation. The seminar will open with an introduction to sensory analysis of Italian espresso through the analysis of the main stages of evaluation: visual, olfactory, gustatory-tactile and aftertaste. In the aroma portion of the course, we will explore the fundamental aromas and most frequent flaws and their causes. With the help of the Italian Espresso Trialcard, the official espresso evaluation guide of the International Institute of Coffee Tasters and the Italian Espresso National Institute, we will taste, compare and discuss three different espresso extractions. 

Each seminar includes:

• Espresso Italiano Tasting, the official manual of the International Institute of Coffee Tasters
• The Italian Espresso Trialcard, the official espresso evaluation guide
• Three espressos for the purpose of instruction
• Certificate of Attendance

Dates and times:

• Saturday, October 30, 9:30 to 12:30
• Sunday, October 31, 9:30 to 12:30

Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010

For more information and registration, please click here or write to annamaria@caffeumbria.com

The International Institute of Coffee Tasters will organize three Espresso Italiano Tasting courses (license courses)  in cooperation with Caffè Umbria. This is the first time these courses will be offered in the United States and in Canada. Courses are scheduled for Seattle, Vancouver B.C., and Portland. More information: www.caffeumbria.com/v2/news.html.