{"id":156038,"date":"2026-02-03T15:51:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/blog\/pre-open-paises-bajos-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T17:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:39:29","slug":"pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-when-the-senses-take-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/en\/blog\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-when-the-senses-take-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre Open The Netherlands 2026: when the senses take control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>January 26, 2026<\/strong>, the facilities of <a href=\"https:\/\/giesen.com\/\"><strong>Giesen Roasting Solutions<\/strong><\/a>became the venue for the <strong>Pre Open The Netherlands<\/strong>. From early on, the atmosphere already hinted that it was not going to be just any day. Expectation, concentration and a great desire to put themselves to the test.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A tasting table designed to go further<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Participants encountered a tasting table designed to arouse curiosity and demand maximum attention. Coffees from Colombia, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Brazil offered a wide Range of Profiles &#8211; from sweet and balanced cups to complex and vibrant proposals &#8211; that put sensory memory and analytical skills to the test. With each phase, the challenge increased, transforming the tasting into an intense, challenging and deeply formative experience.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The challenge that aroused curiosity: sensory memory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>If there was one test that marked the day, it was undoubtedly the <strong>sensory memory test<\/strong>. For many participants, it was an unusual exercise, which generated surprise, nerves and, above all, enormous interest. <\/p>\n\n<p>Seeing how each person approached the challenge, looking for references, aromas and memories, turned this moment into one of the most talked about of the event. The concentration was absolute and the enthusiasm was contagious. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A winner with precision <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>After an intense day of testing, the name that stood out above the rest was <strong>Hidde Smeets<\/strong> from <strong>Rotterdam<\/strong>. With a combination of speed, safety and great sensory ability, he achieved a <strong>final score of 9 points<\/strong> and a <strong>total time of 08:17<\/strong>, making him the winner of the <strong>Pre Open The Netherlands 2026<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-10.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Much more than a competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Beyond the results, the Pre Open The Netherlands was, once again, a space for shared learning, exchange of experiences and professional growth. A day that reminded all attendees that coffee is not only analyzed: it is felt, remembered and lived. <\/p>\n\n<p>An experience that leaves its mark and will undoubtedly continue to resonate in future editions.<\/p>\n\n<p>and Hidde will be waiting for you in Barcelona in the final of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/en\/open-de-cata\/\">Open de Cata<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"156003\" src=\"https:\/\/mareterracoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pre-open-the-netherlands-2026-cuando-los-sentidos-toman-el-control-06-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156003\" 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