What is coffee cupping?
Say, have you heard your barista talk about coffee cupping? What’s coffee cupping, you ask? Coffee cupping is usually done by professionals known as “Q Graders” where they observe numerous varieties of coffee drinks and determine each of its diverse taste profiles and aromas. Coffee cupping can also be done informally by anyone. Coffee lovers will find that a cupping event is a chance for them to experience different types of quality coffee and analyze their taste and aromas.
Why you should attend?
It is also a great learning opportunity on how you can further your knowledge about the coffee’s history and the industry. It isn’t limited to coffee professionals. It’s also a pleasant chance for anyone who loves their coffee have a better understanding and appreciation on brewed coffees while making connections with other like-minded coffee enthusiasts. A person who likes coffee can really immerse themselves and train their palate to identify flavor profiles and get the most out of this cupping experience.
Where to attend FREE coffee cupping?
Without further ado, here are places you can attend.
EDSA Beverage Design Group
Address: LMC Building 209 EDSA Mandaluyong Brgy. Wack Wack, Mandaluyong, Philippines 1550
Website: https://www.edsabdg.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edsabdg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsabdg/
Cupping Schedule: Every Wednesday at 11:00AM
Yardstick
Address: G/F Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
Website: https://store.yardstickcoffee.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yardstickcoffee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardstickcoffee/
Cupping Schedule: Once a month
Le Festin Coffee
Address: Km. 52, Aguinaldo Highway,Buho, Silang, Cavite 4118
Website: https://www.gourmetfarms.com.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeFestinCoffeeInc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lefestincoffeeinc/
Cupping Schedule: Announced
The Coffee Institute
Address: Sheridan cor. Pines St., Mandaluyong, Philippines 1550
Website: https://coffeeexcellence.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeExcellencePH/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeexcellenceph/
Cupping Schedule: Announced
Commune
Address: 36 Polaris St., Poblacion, Makati
Website: http://www.commune.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunePH/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communeph/
Cupping Schedule: Announced
Dark Specialty Coffee
Address: SM City North EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkspecialtycoffee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkspecialtycoffee/
Cupping Schedule: Announced
How to do coffee cupping on your own?
The cupping event’s intention is to evaluate coffee aroma and its flavor quality. You’ll be guided to write down your notes so you can value each of their differences. If you have participated in one, you now have an idea on how to cup.
We’ve listed the steps to perform coffee cupping on your own or in the comfort of your home.
1. Grind Coffee to Medium Coarse
2. Smell the Coffee – first analysis based on the aroma.
3. Heat the water to 96°C
4. Pour Water Over Grounds – 150ml to 8.5g of coffee.
5. Smell the Coffee – second analysis based on the aroma.
6. Steep the Coffee for 4 minutes.
7. Push Coffee on the Sides and Smell the Coffee – third analysis based on the aroma.
8. Remove Top Layer of Coffee Grounds
9. Taste the Coffee – Analyse the flavor profile, roast level for blind cupping, and detect impurities.
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