Cupping Brew Guide

Step One

Assess Dry Grounds

Grind coffee, add to cupping bowl and assess dry fragrance.

Step Two

Wet Grounds

Start timer and add all water over 5 seconds.

Step Three

Assess Wet Grounds

At 10 seconds, inhale deeply with your nose close to the grounds. Allow 10 seconds for inhaling and a further 4 minutes for steeping.

Step Four

Break Crust

At 4 minutes, break the crust by pushing spoon across the surface of the crust 3 times, while further assessing the wet aroma for 5 seconds.

Step Five

Clear Crust

Use 2 spoons to clear the crust from the surface. Allow to cool for a further 4–6 minutes.

Step Six

Slurp

To taste, gently scoop a spoonful of coffee from surface and slurp! Slurping aerates the coffee and also allows it cover the whole surface of your tongue.

Step Seven

Take Notes

Take notes and revisit the cups as they cool, as flavours develop and become more apparent at cooler temperatures. Clean spoon after each slurp.