"I LIKE IT REFINED"
A sentence that perfectly captures Christoph Meier's philosophy. He has been shaping the coffee culture at ViCAFE for over a decade.
His journey began as a Barista at Zurich's Goldbrunnenplatz, where his scientific curiosity drew him deep into the world of coffee. Today, he is the Head Roaster and reigning Swiss Roasting Champion 2026, pushing aromas to absolute perfection.
OUR
Sensory & ROASTING WORKSHOP (only DE)
Unlike our Home Barista course, we intentionally leave the portafilter machine aside.
This workshop is about the journey that comes before: green coffee theory, the impact of processing on flavor profiles, and, of course, the natural art of roasting coffee. Christoph takes you into the world of sensory analysis and shows you through intensive tastings (cuppings) how significantly different roast profiles shape the aroma.
| PRICE | CHF 250 / person |
| DURATION | 3.5 hrs |
| where | ViCAFE Roastery, Hohlstrasse 418, Zurich |
| Capacity | max. 6 |
| *The course will take place with a minimum of 4 registrations. A final confirmation will be given no later than one week before the course starts. |
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT
- Green Coffee
- Processing & post-harvest methods
- The craft of roasting
- Sensory & Cupping
- Champion strategy & World Championship insights
Ideal for everyone who wants to understand the sensory depths of coffee and the precision of the roasting process.
CURRENT AVAILABLE DATES
18 APRIL & 30 MAY 2026
Spots are limited to 6 people per course.
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Cancellation Policy:
Should you need to cancel or rebook your course, you can do so in writing or by callings us up to 14 days before the start date at no charge.
For cancellations made after this period, the following conditions apply:
Less than 7 days before the course: 50% of the course fee.
No-show (failure to attend without prior notice): 100% of the course fee.
Swiss Roasting Champion 2026!
Christoph’s journey at ViCAFE began nearly 10 years ago as a barista at Goldbrunnenplatz. Since then, he has been the heart of our Roastery, enjoying the refinement of roasting coffee every day working closely with his team.
This isn't just a win for him; it’s a win for our team, community and mission to make great specialty coffee accessible to everyone.