Sip Collective offers practical consultancy, training and education for cafés, roasteries, hospitality businesses and coffee professionals.
Led by Alexandru-Catalin Marin, 2026 UK Coffee Roasting Champion, Q Grader and 8th-place finisher at the 2026 World Coffee Roasting Championship, our services are built around real production experience, quality control and long-term business development.
Café Consultancy
Support for new and existing cafés, including coffee selection, equipment recommendations, workflow planning, menu development, espresso recipes, team training and quality standards.
Roastery Consultancy
Guidance for businesses opening or developing a roastery, including equipment selection, production planning, green coffee evaluation, roast profiling, quality-control systems and ongoing technical support.
Roast Profiling and Quality Control
Support with sample roasting, production profiling, sensory evaluation, troubleshooting and improving consistency across batches.
Training and Workshops
Tailored training for individuals and teams, including roasting, cupping, sensory development, espresso preparation, filter brewing and coffee fundamentals.
Competition Coaching
Structured preparation for coffee competitions, including practice planning, sensory development, roast strategy, presentation support and performance review.
Events, Cuppings and Collaborations
Public cuppings, guest appearances, bar takeovers, educational events and collaborative projects for cafés, brands and hospitality businesses.
Discuss a Project
Every project is different. Tell us about your business, current setup and the support you are looking for, and we will be happy to discuss how we may be able to help.
