Cupping as a concept is a way of tasting variety of coffee samples, it is an effective way of making comparisons in coffee tasting. Cupping can be used to determine a coffee’s profile, the different brewing methods among others. The process of cupping appears relatively easy, but care must be taken to control all variables. A step by step cupping process involves; – Gathering of necessary equipment, – Understanding your form of evaluation, – Samples preparation, and lastly, – Coffee sampling.
Key Takeaways:
- Chris teaches us that cupping is like looking through a window to see the potential of coffee.
- At The Crown they use a very elaborate testing protocol for checking whether their coffee grounds will be good.
- You want to make sure to rinse your spoon before dipping it into the cup for your sample.
“Cupping is the industry standard for coffee quality evaluations, and a great way to learn more about coffee”
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