Lesson 5 of 10 · Cupping protocol
Break, skim, slurp
The ritual and why each step matters.
Breaking the crust releases the aroma, skimming clears the grounds, slurping sprays coffee across your palate.
Slurp loudly. Nobody at a cupping table minds.
Train your palate and learn the cupping protocol we use at the roastery: tasting basics, the scoring form, triangulation and a sensory practical.
Lesson 5 of 10 · Cupping protocol
The ritual and why each step matters.
Breaking the crust releases the aroma, skimming clears the grounds, slurping sprays coffee across your palate.
Slurp loudly. Nobody at a cupping table minds.