Coffee Cupping

Sunday, December 6, 12-1PM

Free

A cupping is a blind tasting of fresh roasted, fresh ground coffees. This is done to learn about the character – the aroma, flavor, body and aftertaste - specific to coffees from different regions, different varietals, and different growing processes. It's also designed to help appreciate what makes a great coffee great and to develop a palate for recognizing and selecting these coffees. The process of cupping is a process of tasting, thinking and learning with a group. A rule of silent work is used, so that no participant's tastes are influenced, although there is a lot of "aspirating" going on – snorting and slurping to get everything that's there. It's a chance to discover and appreciate what you like, what you don't like and a lot you probably didn't know about coffee cultivation and care. 12PM to 1PM. Free