Laatst bijgewerkt op: 04/09/2026
Want to develop new coffee and tea drinks for your business? At the Alpro Barista Flavor Studio, baristas and hospitality professionals work with plant-based ingredients, flavor combinations, and recipes that they can add to their menus right away. The next two workshops will take place on September 21 and 22, 2026 at Pluktuin Stoutenburg – In de Vrolijke Mortier.
The SmaakStudio is designed for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and refresh their product offerings. During interactive workshops, you’ll get hands-on experience with Alpro Barista products. The program also takes a broader look at trends, flavor development, hospitality, and the role of coffee and tea in the hospitality industry.
Workshops with Coffee and Tea Experts
Each edition focuses on seasonal inspiration and practical knowledge. Think of new coffee creations, surprising flavor combinations, and ways to give tea a more prominent place on the menu. Barista champions and tea sommeliers lead the workshops, share their methods, and help participants apply these ideas to their daily work.
Learning Among the Flower Fields
For this edition, the SmaakStudio is moving to Pluktuin Stoutenburg—In de Vrolijke Mortier in Stoutenburg. This family-run business started out selling flowers along the roadside and has grown into a pick-your-own garden with a tea house and several reception areas. Between workshops, there’s time to step outside and exchange experiences with other hospitality professionals.
Alpro chooses locations where participants can step away from the daily hustle and bustle behind the coffee machine. The combination of workshops, networking, and a peaceful environment is designed to provide space to test recipes and develop new ideas.
Two editions per year
The Alpro Barista Taste Studio is held twice a year, always in the run-up to a new season. This ensures that the recipes and themes align with what hospitality businesses will need in the coming months.
Stay up to date
Can’t make it to this edition? Sign up for the Alpro Professional newsletter to stay informed about product launches, recipes, and events. Newsletter subscribers will also be notified when registration for the next SmaakStudio opens.
View the program and register at alpro-professional.nl/smaakstudio.
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