Giải thích thuật ngữ: Cuppinglà gì?

Cupping is a coffee tasting and evaluation process used to assess aroma, flavor, and other key characteristics of green or roasted coffee. This method is typically conducted by coffee professionals, such as coffee producers, roasters, and quality graders.

Cupping plays a crucial role in quality control, ensuring that different coffee varieties meet consumer expectations. The process often follows specific standards set by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), which evaluates aspects such as aroma, aftertaste, flavor, acidity, body, and overall balance.

Notably, the SCA uses a 100-point scale to grade coffee during cupping. Coffees that score 80 points or higher are classified as specialty coffee.