How to Taste Coffee Like a Professional: A Home Brewer's Guide to Cupping
Professional coffee cupping isn't reserved for roasters and competition judges — it's a simple, repeatable ritual any home brewer can use to train their palate and get more out of every bag. We'll walk you through the exact SCA cupping protocol, the flavor wheel you need on your wall, and how to use a tasting card to track what you discover cup to cup. The more intentionally you taste, the more you'll never go back to drinking coffee on autopilot.