How to Cup Coffee: A Beginner's Guide Based on the Barista Hustle Protocol
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Cupping strips away brewing variables so the only thing you're tasting is the coffee itself. A step-by-step walkthrough of the Barista Hustle protocol.
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Cupping is how coffee professionals taste and evaluate coffee. It's a standardised ritual that strips away variables like brewing equipment and technique, so the only thing you're tasting is the coffee itself. Once you understand the basics, it becomes one of the most effective ways to train your palate, compare coffees side by side, and start speaking the language of specialty coffee.
This guide walks you through the Barista Hustle (BH) cupping protocol, one of the most thoughtful and well-researched approaches to cupping available today.
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