Harvest Cupping Session at Alchemy

Unveiling the New Season | November 14th, 2025

On Friday, November 14th, 2025, we gathered our community at Alchemy on Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah, for a dedicated industry and community cupping session. The afternoon was focused entirely on introducing our fresh, highly anticipated new harvest directly to Dubai's passionate specialty coffee scene.

We set up the cupping tables to let the raw quality, terroir, and meticulous processing of our new Costa Rican micro-lots speak entirely for themselves.

Back to the Table: A Pure Sensory Evaluation

Unlike traditional tastings, this session focused on the classic, standard cupping format, the ultimate way for roasters, baristas, and enthusiasts to objectively evaluate a new crop.

We broken the experience down into the fundamental sensory steps:

The Fragrance & Aroma: Assessing the dry grounds immediately after milling, followed by the rich, breaking crust once hot water was introduced.

The Slurp: Testing the coffee as it cooled to evaluate the initial flavor impressions and structural acidity across the palate.

The Texture & Balance: Observing how the body, sweetness, and aftertaste evolved on the tongue as the cups reached room temperature.

Exploring the Terrazú Micro-Lots

The cupping table featured a complete lineup of our latest harvest, showcasing how experimental fermentation and traditional processing methods behave differently this season. Our guests got to taste the incredible spectrum of flavor notes, ranging from crisp, clean washed coffees to deep, complex, fruit-forward anaerobic profile lots.

It was a beautiful afternoon of sharing roasting notes, analyzing flavor curves, and celebrating the hard work of the new harvest season with our local coffee community.

A special thank you to Alchemy for hosting us at their stunning Jumeirah space and providing the perfect backdrop for our cupping table!