CQI x Intelligentsia | Seoul Cafe Show 2026

Discover the people, practices, and processing methods behind exceptional coffee at a special CQI event hosted in collaboration with Intelligentsia Coffee Korea.

Taking place during Seoul Cafe Show 2026, this gathering will bring together coffee professionals and enthusiasts for an engaging presentation on coffee quality, followed by a guided tasting experience. Through insights from a guest speaker and carefully selected coffees, attendees will explore how origin, processing, and quality influence the characteristics and flavors found in the cup.

What to Expect

• Coffee Quality Presentation: Learn from a guest speaker about the factors that shape coffee quality, from production and processing to the final cup.
• Guided Coffee Tasting: Explore selected coffees and discover their distinctive characteristics, flavors, and quality attributes.
• Insights into Coffee Processing: Gain a deeper understanding of how processing methods influence flavor development and the overall coffee experience.
• Connection and Conversation: Connect with fellow coffee professionals and members of Seoul's specialty coffee community in an intimate setting.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM or 8:00 PM KST (final time to be confirmed)

Location: Intelligentsia Coffee Seochon Coffeebar, Seoul, South Korea

Hosted by: Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), in collaboration with Intelligentsia Coffee Korea

Whether you work in coffee production, roasting, sourcing, brewing, or quality evaluation, this event offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of coffee quality and experience selected coffees through a guided tasting.

Join CQI and Intelligentsia Coffee Korea for an evening dedicated to learning, tasting, and exploring what shapes quality in the cup.