Coffee Tasting and Evaluation

Coffee tasting and evaluation, known as cupping, involves carefully smelling, slurping, and analyzing brewed coffee to assess its flavors, aroma, body, acidity, and aftertaste. Practitioners evaluate these characteristics to determine the coffee’s quality and distinctiveness. This process helps identify unique flavor profiles, quality inconsistencies, and preferences. Tasting is done systematically to appreciate subtle differences, much like wine tasting. Overall, it’s a professional way to understand and appreciate the complex qualities that make each coffee special.