How to Cup Coffee — Barista Hustle Protocol
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The Barista Hustle approach to cupping: a focused, practical protocol for evaluating coffee quality with precision and consistency.
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Cupping is how the coffee industry talks about coffee. It strips out brewing variables — no filters, no pressure, no technique — so that the only thing left to evaluate is the coffee itself.
The Barista Hustle protocol is a refinement of the SCA method. It keeps the science but removes bureaucracy: fewer redundant categories, a cleaner scoring range (6.0–10.0), and a sharper focus on what actually defines cup quality.
Equipment
Every variable except the coffee must be controlled. Use the same equipment across all samples.
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