Coffee sensations experience

A unique and fun hands-on alternative coffee making and tasting experience that explores ways you can elevate your speciality coffee, at one of the UK’s very few highest-quality artisan roasters. 

You’ll be taken on a journey of flavours, pairings and sensations to discover new ways to enjoy the world of our ‘gems’. From Ca Phe Da, a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee drink to the wake-me-up Cafe Cubano and a perfect espresso martini, all paired with some of the expected and more unexpected but delicious accompaniments (Ricardo will be convincing you cheese with coffee ala Colombian style is the way to go!).

After an introductory welcome cup of coffee, guests will discover how we create different profiles for the perfect espresso or filter roast. 

Then it’s time to grind the beans, make coffee and start elevating! Exploring unique flavours, great pairings and hot and cold varieties to find your unique coffee taste preferences.

A minimum of five coffee styles and pairings will be made and enjoyed during the experience. Warm clothing and comfortable shoes are advisable.

Coffee sensations experience

Regular price £59.50
Sale price £59.50 Regular price

Booking Details

Location: Unit C11, Bumpers Way, Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LH

Session Length: The experience lasts for about 2.5 hours and it runs Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm 

Maximum guests per session: 8

Telephone: 01249 263437

Email: hello@coffeegems.co.uk


  • Arrive Early: Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before the start time to settle in and make the most of your experience.
  • Come Curious: Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or just getting started, bring your questions and an open mind, we love great conversations over great coffee.
  • Scent-Free Zone: Strong perfumes or colognes can interfere with tasting notes, so we recommend keeping it light.
  • Bring a Notebook: If you’d like to jot down tasting impressions, coffee facts, or brewing tips, feel free to bring a notepad.
  • Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by emailing hello@coffeegems.co.uk.
  • Our coffee experiences require a minimum of three participants. If fewer than three bookings are made, we’ll be in touch to reschedule. This is rare, but we’ll always make sure to find a solution that works for you. (Does not apply for "Espresso masterclass experience".

ABOUT YOUR HOST: OWNER AND COFFEE WHISPERER, RICARDO

Ricardo’s love for coffee started where coffee grows, in a remote Colombian region named Huila. He grew up on his grandparents’ estate and fondly remembers the coffee plantations blooming, dressed in white, with scents of jasmine and his grandmother using a copper pot to roast.

Today in the United Kingdom and with more than 15 years of speciality coffee experience under his belt, his passion and mastery is to cure the best green coffee beans in the market, roast them to bring out the most prominent flavours of each origin and delight the British public and far beyond with these exceptional beans.

COFFEE SENSATIONS: WHAT'S INCLUDED

-A Warm Welcome: Your experience begins the moment you arrive with a welcome cup of our signature coffee to awaken your palate.

-An International Tasting Flight: You'll then embark on a guided tasting of at least five iconic coffee preparations from around the world, from a rich Cà Phê Sữa Đá to a classic Cafe Cubano.

-Perfect Pairings: Enjoy a delicious accompaniment, like a cake or pastry, served with each unique coffee preparation.

-Learn the Stories: Throughout the journey, you'll learn the fascinating history and cultural stories that make each of these coffee rituals so special.