Cupping spoon

A cupping spoon is a specialized tool used in coffee tasting, known as cupping. This spoon is typically wider and shallower than a regular spoon, allowing tasters to easily scoop coffee grounds and liquid while assessing aroma and flavor. During cupping, coffee is brewed and cooled in a standardized way, and the tasters use the spoon to slurp the coffee, which helps aerate it and enhances flavor detection. Cupping spoons are crucial for quality control in coffee production, enabling professionals to evaluate and compare different beans and roasts effectively.