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Cupping

The act of tasting coffee (or tea) to evaluate taste and quality is called "cupping". Professional cupping is an art all its own.
Cupping Coffee at Home
It's not only for the pros. You can try your hand at proper coffee cupping at home.
Cupping
You'll be a professional coffee cupper in no time, with all this info, including some short videos and a taste map of your tongue.
How to Throw a Cupping Party
Get all your tea- or coffee-loving friends together!
Javagirl Goes A-Cupping
One woman's adventure into the world of coffee cupping.
Tea Cupping and Tasting
Tea can be cupped too. These instructions explain proper tea cupping.

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