Warsaw Coffee Festival is one of those events that can be an amazing experience… or complete chaos. Everything depends on preparation. If you want to get the most out of the festival – taste great coffees, talk to people, and leave with thoughtful choices – this guide is for you.
To prepare well for Warsaw Coffee Festival, it’s worth setting a clear goal for your visit, choosing one coffee style to start with, taking short tasting notes, talking to baristas, and leaving purchases for the end. This way, you’ll avoid sensory overload and make better use of the event’s potential.
How to prepare for Warsaw Coffee Festival before entering?
Before you step into the venue, do one simple thing: set a goal. Not a minute-by-minute plan – an intention.
Ask yourself two questions:
- Do I want to discover new coffees, or find one for everyday drinking?
- Am I more interested in espresso, filter coffee, or coffee with plant-based milk?
That’s enough. This way, you won’t try everything at once and it’ll be much easier to remember what you truly enjoyed.
Where should you start tasting coffee at a coffee festival?
The most common mistake is jumping into everything at once. Instead, choose one coffee style to start with:
- espresso or
- filter coffee or
- coffees brewed with plant-based drinks in mind.
Why does this work?
After a few intense coffees, your taste buds get tired. When you mix styles from the very beginning, everything quickly starts to taste the same.
How to talk to baristas at Warsaw Coffee Festival?
A festival is not a knowledge exam. It’s a conversation.
You don’t need to know terminology or pretend to be an expert. The best questions are the simplest ones:
- “What would you recommend to someone who drinks coffee every day?”
- “Which coffee is the most approachable?”
- “If I were to choose just one bag – which one?”
These kinds of questions:
- break the ice,
- help match the coffee to you,
- save time and energy.
Why is it worth taking coffee tasting notes?
Because after 8–10 coffees, your memory starts playing tricks on you.
You don’t need a sensory journal. A phone and three things written down after each coffee are enough:
- the roastery name,
- the coffee name,
- one sentence: “why I liked / didn’t like it”.
After the festival, these notes are priceless. Without them, choosing coffee often becomes a matter of chance.
How to avoid sensory overload at a coffee festival?
You have every right to:
- not finish every cup,
- take a break,
- say “no, thank you”.
Your palate has limits. Water, a few minutes’ break, and a walk around the venue can work wonders. A festival is a marathon, not a sprint.
When is the best time to buy coffee at Warsaw Coffee Festival?
At the end. Always at the end.
First:
- taste,
- take notes,
- compare.
Buy coffee when:
- you remember how it tasted,
- you know how you’ll brew it,
- you feel: “this is really for me”.
Don’t be guided by hype or the word “limited”. Good coffee stands the test of time.
How to approach plant-based options at a coffee festival?
If you drink coffee with a plant-based drink – say it right away. It’s a key piece of information.
Ask:
- which coffee works best with plant-based drinks,
- what baristas recommend for this way of drinking coffee.
Plant-based options are now standard at festivals, but the barista needs to know who they’re brewing for.
Need a good break? Visit booth D12
Since we’re already talking about conversations, plant-based options, and coffees that are simply enjoyable to drink, here’s a small, relaxed organizational tip.
At Warsaw Coffee Festival you’ll find a shared booth of JAVA Coffee Roasters × Sproud — number D12.
You can chat, taste coffees in different styles (including plant-based), ask what we recommend for everyday drinking, and simply catch your breath in the middle of the festival buzz.
If you feel like:
- asking about an “everyday” coffee,
- checking how a coffee works with a plant-based drink,
- or just saying “hi” and having a quick chat — D12. You’ll find it easily.
When is the best time to leave the festival?
Earlier than you think.
If you feel that:
- coffee stops tasting good,
- you’re overstimulated,
- everything starts to blur together –
it’s a sign you’ve already taken what you needed. Leaving the festival with energy and curiosity feels better than “doing it all”.
What is really worth taking away from Warsaw Coffee Festival?
Not a bag full of random coffee packs.
The best festival outcome is:
- one coffee you truly want to drink,
- one good conversation,
- one new flavor discovery.
That’s more than enough to call the day a great one.
Warsaw Coffee Festival 2026 – where and when?
📍 Booth D12 (JAVA Coffee)
📅 07.01 – 08.01.2026
🏟️ PGE Narodowy
