Workshop Description: As a coffee professional, you already know that water filtration is important. In fact, you probably have a water filter tucked away under a counter somewhere that is quietly doing its job until someone remembers to change it. You know that it is doing something to protect your equipment, but you are not sure how. You have an interest in learning more, but the answers you get are complicated or overwhelming.
In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop you will learn about minerals that are commonly found in water and how treatment technologies trade the minerals we do not want for the minerals we do.
Whether you are a technician, barista, or just curious about what’s happening inside your water filter, this session helps build clarity - literally. Come ready to stack knowledge and connect the dots on how filters manage minerals. The knowledge shared in the workshop is universal and applies across brands, preparing you to be a more informed consumer.
Following this workshop, attendees should be able to:
Identify compounds typically found in tap water
Define and list components that contribute to the total hardness and alkalinity of a water
Describe what happens inside of an ion exchange water filter cartridge
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 - 10:30
Location: Room 1121
REGISTRATION FEES: €150.00
Booking: To book your place in this Workshop, head to the World of Coffee Brussels Registration & Booking Portal and add a session to your order. Already registered? Simply log in using the credentials created at purchase to access your booking and add other paid events to your badge.
Instructor
Benjamin Helt
Technical Training Director, BWT water + more
Ben Helt has worked in specialty coffee for more than 20 years, with experience spanning roasting, café ownership, and global coffee education. He's known for making technical and sensory concepts approachable. Ben had a front-row seat to the development of the SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) and has delivered CVA courses to international audiences, helping cuppers and educators engage the system with confidence and clarity. He previously led the Authorized SCA Trainer Program, supporting a worldwide network of educators. Today, Ben brings his expertise to water quality as the Technical Training Director for BWT Water & More US, helping coffee professionals optimize one of coffee's most essential ingredients.