Love Coffee? A Guide to Becoming a Coffee Connoisseur

A coffee sommelier and how you become one

George J. Ziogas
4 min readJul 20, 2022
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There’s more to coffee tasting than you might think. A sommelier is an expert in wine, and the title “coffee sommelier” has been popping up all over the place lately. As you might expect, coffee sommeliers know more about coffee than the average person.

There are many types of coffee, and even though most people drink their morning cup without thinking too much about it, there’s quite a bit that goes into creating different roasts and blends. Coffee sommeliers can identify the different types of beans by sight and smell alone — even if they’ve never seen them before!

If you’re a coffee lover, the idea of being a coffee sommelier might intrigue you, and there’s a market for such expertise. Let’s look at what a coffee sommelier is, how they’re trained, what their responsibilities are, and how you can become one.

What is a Coffee Sommelier?

A coffee sommelier is a professional coffee taster and expert on the nuances of one of the world’s most popular beverages, coffee. They’re responsible for evaluating the quality of your favorite cup of Joe, teaching you how to brew it at home, and encouraging you to try new blends and flavor profiles.

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George J. Ziogas
George J. Ziogas

Written by George J. Ziogas

Vocational Teacher | HR Consultant | Manners will take you where money won't | ziogasjgeorge@gmail.com

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