Immerse yourself in the Swiss Coffee Festival in Zurich: The ultimate coffee enjoyment experience
By Yalcin Akpinar · Food chemist, over 15 years in the flavour industry
Note: This post is from 2023 and describes that year's edition of the Swiss Coffee Festival, held from 6 to 8 October 2023. Current dates are available from the organiser. What you can experience with us year-round is further down.
Looking back: Swiss Coffee Festival in Zurich – coffee, enjoyment and expertise
Hey coffee lover!
Were you there? The Swiss Coffee Festival in Zurich brought together coffee enjoyment, knowledge and plenty of fun. Here's a look back at what there was to experience!
Dive into the Swiss Coffee Festival: coffee enjoyment on a new level
From 06 to 08 October 2023, the Swiss Coffee Festival opened its doors and invited all coffee fans to a memorable experience. It was all about coffee in its many forms: from delicious coffee specialities to fascinating workshops, there was something for everyone!
Coffee Coaching Club: Gold Sponsor of the Swiss Barista Championships
One especially exciting piece of news at the time: Coffee Coaching Club was proud Gold Sponsor of the Swiss Barista Championships at the festival! This prestigious event searched for Switzerland's best barista, and Coffee Coaching Club was there to support the talent and champion coffee culture.
Yalcin from Coffee Coaching Club and the Canephora workshop: first-hand expertise
Anyone wanting to deepen their coffee knowledge couldn't miss the Canephora workshop: Yalcin, an expert in the field, gave a talk on Canephora extraction – the chance to learn directly from an expert and gain deep insight into the art of coffee preparation.
What else there was to experience
Beyond the events and workshops, the Swiss Coffee Festival also offered a chance to discover the coffee trends and innovations of the time. Tasting new coffee varieties, chatting with like-minded people and learning from the best in the industry – all of that was part of it.
In short: a coffee adventure to remember
The Swiss Coffee Festival in Zurich was the place where coffee dreams came true. Whether experienced barista or simply someone who enjoys coffee – there was inspiration, knowledge and above all plenty of delicious coffee to discover, including Yalcin's Canephora workshop.
If you want to discover new aromas and keep exploring the world of coffee: our showrooms in Bern and Zurich are open year-round – come by.
Coffee-soaked regards,
your Coffee Coaching Club
Frequently asked questions about the Swiss Coffee Festival
When did the festival described in this post take place?
From 6 to 8 October 2023 in Zurich. This post documents that edition; current dates are announced by the organiser.
What is the Swiss Coffee Festival?
A public event centred on specialty coffee in Zurich, with roasteries, exhibitors and workshops.
What did Coffee Coaching Club do there?
Yalcin gave a workshop on Canephora – the coffee species usually sold under the name Robusta, long underrated in the specialty world.
Can I experience something like this outside of a festival too?
Yes. We run barista workshops year-round in both showrooms – alone, as a pair, or as a team event.
Where can I find you in Zurich?
At Hagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zürich, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 17.
And in Bern?
At Gerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern, Monday to Saturday from 10 to 18.
Yalcin Akpinar
Co-founder, equipment and sensory
Graduate food chemist from the University of Hamburg, over 15 years in the international flavour industry, patents in flavour technology. With us he is responsible for roast profiles, bean selection and the choice of machines and grinders.
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