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# Cupping | ||
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Cupping is the practice of observing the flavour and sensory characteristics of | ||
coffee. It's an industry practice that can be done informally by anyone, or by | ||
professionals following strict protocols and guidelines. It aims to evaluate the | ||
roasted coffee by grinding the beans and steeping with hot water in cupping | ||
bowls for a set amount of time. Using a quick and reproducible brew method is a | ||
way to reduce the variability of results due to changes in recipes or | ||
techniques, as well to make it feasible to prepare a dozen different samples at | ||
once. | ||
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The ground coffee floats to the top forming a crust. By breaking the crust a | ||
cupper can evaluate the aromatics as they are released. The brew is then slurped | ||
from a cupping spoon aspirating the coffee over the palate to obtain the | ||
organoleptic (flavor) profile of each coffee. | ||
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The goal is to evaluate several aspects: | ||
- Fragrance of the dry grounds | ||
- Aroma of the coffee brew | ||
- Acidity in the tongue (a.k.a brightness, sourness) | ||
- Body of the drink (a.k.a texture, mouthfeel, tactile richness, thickness) | ||
- Sweetness vs Bitterness | ||
- Flavor: combined impression of gustatory sensations and retro nasal aromas | ||
- Defects | ||
- Aftertaste notes and duration | ||
- Balance: contrast or complement between factors | ||
- Uniformity: consistency between different cups | ||
- Astringency? #TODO https://coffeeadastra.com/2022/08/01/the-mechanism-behind-astringency-in-coffee/ | ||
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## Protocol | ||
Materials: | ||
- Coffee | ||
- Grinder | ||
- Kettle | ||
- Scale | ||
- Spoon (two is best) | ||
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Method: | ||
1. Weigh 9 g of coffee beans | ||
2. Grind the coffees, purging between samples (@7.0/P100) | ||
3. Evaluate its fragrances | ||
4. Boil a kettle of water (93C) | ||
5. Pour 160 g into each cup | ||
6. Let rest in immersion for 4 minutes | ||
7. Evaluate the aromas | ||
8. Swirl surface three times and scoop floaters | ||
9. Evaluate the aromas again when crust is broken | ||
10. Chill for 8 minutes | ||
11. Sip n' Slurp |
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