Weigh and Grind Cupping Samples
45 minutesGrind 8.25 g per cup at cupping grind; prepare 5 cups per sample plus blind control.
Field context
This workflow is part of 4 niche fields
Complete guide for coffee cupping session — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Grind 8.25 g per cup at cupping grind; prepare 5 cups per sample plus blind control.
Pour 200 ml water per cup, steep 4 minutes, break crust at 4:00 and evaluate wet aroma.
Use SCA form to score fragrance, aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, balance, and uniformity.
Calculate total score, flag lots below 80 points, and document buying notes.
Interactive 4-phase technical roadmap from prep measurements to final inspection.
Accurately gauge working surface dimensions, inspect sub-layer conditions, and establish reference benchmark baselines.
Adjust project scale to dynamically estimate required materials & budget for Coffee Cupping Session Guide.
Covers 165 sq ft required materials.
Estimated essential tools & safety gear.
Baseline DIY execution cost estimate.
Calculate total SCA cupping score from individual attribute ratings for purchase decisions.
Verify brew water temperature meets SCA standard of 93 °C ±1 °C for cupping.
Track 4-minute steep time and break crust at precise interval.
Confirm grind setting matches SCA cupping grind specification.
Attribute scoring ranges on the SCA form.
| Attribute | Range | Specialty Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance/Aroma | 6–10 | ≥7.0 avg |
| Flavor | 6–10 | ≥7.0 |
| Defects | 0–4 cups | 0 taint, 0 fault |
| Total Score | 0–100 | ≥80 specialty |
Crackers and room-temperature water between flights prevent palate fatigue.
Keep reference samples of common defects (phenolic, ferment) for calibration.
Cupping water at 93 °C causes burns — pour carefully and keep cups away from table edges.
Crucial code requirements, material risk alerts, and prevention checklists for Coffee Cupping Session Guide.
⚠️ Risk Warning: Purchasing net calculated material causes project delays when cuts or breakage occur.
💡 Prevention Action: Always add a 10%-15% buffer allowance to initial calculated quantities.
⚠️ Risk Warning: Applying finishes to dusty or uneven surfaces reduces adhesion by up to 60%.
💡 Prevention Action: Vacuum, prime, and check levelness (max 1/8" gap over 10 ft) before starting.