Pepper course in Hamburg: tasting with spice sommelier



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About this class
Dive deep into the fascinating world of pepper on a pepper course in Hamburg — under the guidance of renowned and certified spice sommelier Andreas Ständike.
In around 3 to 3.5 hours, you will discover exciting aromas, get to know different types of pepper and learn how to analyse them sensorially and use them optimally in the kitchen.
Andreas, known from TV and media, shares his comprehensive knowledge about the origin, quality and special features of this traditional spice. You smell, taste, taste — and gain valuable insights into the professional world of spices.
Ideal for anyone who loves spices and wants to dive deeper into pepperology — without a cooking class, but with lots of taste and know-how.
What you’ll do in the class
- Welcome and introduction by spice sommelier Andreas Ständike
- Technical overview of history, origin and variety
- Sensory analysis: Smell and taste pepper varieties
- Tips for use in the kitchen & quality features
- Room for questions and exchange with the expert
- No cooking class — focus is on tasting & knowledge transfer
Who is the class suitable for?
For all pleasure lovers, amateur chefs and gourmets who want to learn more about pepper under professional guidance.
Mobile travel is also available for companies throughout Germany, on request.
Details to remember

Gewürzschule Hamburg
Hamburg-based spice sommelier® Andreas Ständike and his team are experts in their field. In courses on spices and food pairing, experts from the Hamburg Spice School provide participants with interesting and interesting facts about the world of spices.