{"title":"Cupping equipment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCupping equipment for coffee tasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping is a method for \u003cstrong\u003etasting and comparing coffee under uniform conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy preparing several coffees in the same way, it becomes easier to focus on differences in aroma, flavor, acidity, sweetness, mouthfeel, and aftertaste without changing many other variables at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brændeholm Risteri, you will find cupping equipment for home use, coffee roasteries, and cafés, including \u003cstrong\u003ecupping spoons and cupping bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need a large selection of specialized equipment to get started. The most important thing is that you can work relatively consistently from sample to sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is coffee cupping?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee cupping – often just called \u003cstrong\u003ecupping\u003c\/strong\u003e – is a systematic way to taste and compare coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround coffee is placed directly into a cup or cupping bowl, after which hot water is poured over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee is brewed without a paper filter, French press, or other traditional coffee brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter brewing, coffee and foam are removed from the surface, and the coffee is tasted using a cupping spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main advantage is that several coffees can be prepared in the \u003cstrong\u003esame way side by side\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf one coffee tastes significantly different from another, the comparison is less affected by different brewing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy do people cup coffee?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping can be used for several different purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee roasteries and other professionals in the coffee industry can use cupping to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompare different coffees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate roast profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eControl quality and consistency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe aroma and flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompare samples from different origins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow a coffee over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a coffee enthusiast, you can use the exact same basic principle to learn more about your own taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, you can compare a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/lysristede-kaffebonner\"\u003elight roast coffee\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/mellemristet-kaffebonner\"\u003emedium roast\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/morkristet-kaffebonner\"\u003edark roast coffee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can make differences easier to identify because the coffees are tasted using the same procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat equipment do I need for cupping?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple cupping session, you don't need much equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good starting point is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee beans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee grinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCupping bowls or identical cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCupping spoons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHot water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKettle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimer or stopwatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater and possibly notes for taste impressions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is not that every single tool is specialized equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is \u003cstrong\u003econsistency\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the same type of bowl, the same amount of coffee, the same amount of water, and the same procedure for the coffees you are comparing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a cupping spoon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cupping spoon is a spoon developed for coffee tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt typically has a \u003cstrong\u003edeeper and rounder bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e than a regular teaspoon, so it can collect an appropriate amount of coffee for the tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brændeholm Risteri, you will find, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/rhino-coffee-gear-cupping-ske\"\u003eRhino Coffee Gear Cupping Spoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/motta-cupping-ske\"\u003eMotta Cupping Spoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth can be used for the same basic task: taking coffee from the cupping bowl and tasting it during the evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I need a special cupping spoon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to try cupping at home, you can get started without professional cupping equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cupping spoon becomes especially relevant if you cup regularly and want a tool specifically shaped for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeper spoon makes it easier to collect coffee from the bowl and repeat the same tasting movement across several samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to buy specialized equipment before you even know if cupping interests you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy do you slurp coffee during cupping?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring cupping, the coffee is often tasted with a quick and distinct slurp from the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose is to spread the coffee quickly in the mouth and make it easier to register aroma, flavor, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to do it aggressively to get something out of cupping at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is that you taste the coffees in roughly the same way and give yourself time to compare them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a cupping bowl?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cupping bowl is the container in which the coffee is brewed and tasted during cupping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing several coffees, identical bowls are practical because they help keep the brewing conditions the same between samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/rhinowares-cupping-bowl-sort-hvid\"\u003eRhinowares cupping bowl\u003c\/a\u003e is made of porcelain and has a volume of approximately 210 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cup regularly, several identical bowls can be useful because you can taste several coffees side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I need special cupping bowls?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an informal coffee tasting at home, identical cups or bowls can also be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is that the containers are as similar as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf one cup is much larger, thicker, or differently shaped than the others, you introduce yet another difference between the samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated cupping bowls therefore become especially practical when you want to work more systematically and repeat the same setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to do a simple cupping at home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to start with an advanced professional protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the goal is to compare different coffees at home, you can focus on keeping the most important variables the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Choose the coffees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to start with two to four different coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clearer the differences, the easier it is to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/smagspakker\"\u003ecoffee tasting pack\u003c\/a\u003e can be a simple way to get several different coffees for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Use identical bowls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace one coffee in each bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have several identical cupping bowls, it is obvious to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Weigh the coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the same amount of coffee in relation to water in all the bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kaffevaegte\"\u003ecoffee scale\u003c\/a\u003e makes it easier to keep the dosage the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Grind the coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrind the samples to the same grind size and, as far as possible, immediately before the tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kaffekvaerne\"\u003ecoffee grinder\u003c\/a\u003e with stable settings makes the comparison easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Smell the dry coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore adding water, you can smell the freshly ground coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote any aromas you experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Add hot water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the same amount of water into each bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the same water and temperature for all samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kedler\"\u003ekettle\u003c\/a\u003e makes it easier to work consistently between the bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Let the coffee steep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring brewing, some of the ground coffee collects on the surface and forms a crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet all samples steep for the same amount of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. Break the crust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you break the crust with the spoon, a distinct aroma is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can smell each sample and compare the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9. Remove coffee from the surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkim the foam and loose coffee particles from the surface so the samples become easier to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10. Taste the coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake coffee up with the cupping spoon and taste the samples one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to go back and forth between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often easier to describe a coffee when you have something else to compare it with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste the coffee several times while it cools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important part of cupping is not just tasting the coffee once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee changes as the temperature drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the coffee is very hot, some differences can be more difficult to detect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it cools, other aromas and taste impressions can become easier to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, feel free to taste the same coffee several times during the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote if your experience changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat should I look for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to know a large sensory vocabulary to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with simple questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the scent remind you of?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt could, for example, be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCocoa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaramel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweetness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the coffee taste sweet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the sweetness remind you of?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the acidity clear or subtle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes it remind you, for example, of citrus or other fruit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMouthfeel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the coffee feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAftertaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat taste impressions remain after you have swallowed the coffee?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd how long do they last?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no requirement that you must be able to put a very specific name on every single flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is to start registering the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison is easier than tasting one coffee alone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only taste one coffee, it can be difficult to determine if, for example, the acidity is high or low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you set three coffees next to each other, the differences often become clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might, for example, experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee A\u003c\/strong\u003e as more acidic than coffee B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee B\u003c\/strong\u003e as fuller-bodied than coffee C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee C\u003c\/strong\u003e as sweeter or more chocolatey than the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the reasons why cupping works well as training for the sense of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to know the \"right answer\" in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCupping of different roast levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping can also be used to examine the differences between different roast levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, for example, compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/lysristede-kaffebonner\"\u003eLight roast coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/mellemristet-kaffebonner\"\u003eMedium roast coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/morkristet-kaffebonner\"\u003eDark roast coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roast level is, however, only one factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin, variety, processing, the quality of the raw coffee, and the roast itself also affect the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, cupping should be used to \u003cstrong\u003eobserve the specific coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than assuming how it will necessarily taste based solely on the roast level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCupping as quality control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping is also used professionally as a tool for quality control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen coffee is prepared in a uniform way, it becomes easier to compare different samples and discover if a coffee deviates from the expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be relevant when, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComparing raw coffee samples after roasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping roast profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChecking different roasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSensory evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional evaluation can follow fixed standards and protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you work professionally with formal coffee evaluation, you should therefore follow the current protocol that applies to the system you are using, rather than a simplified home recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCupping at home doesn't need to be an exam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cup coffee at home, you don't need to give each coffee a professional score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily use the method more simply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich coffee is the sweetest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich one has the most acidity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich feels the fullest-bodied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich would I prefer to drink again?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, you can start using more specific flavor descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is to make the tasting comparable and be curious about the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCupping and regular coffee brewing are not the same\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping is primarily developed to \u003cstrong\u003etaste and evaluate coffee under comparable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis does not necessarily mean that it is the way you prefer to drink coffee on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coffee can be experienced differently as, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/hario-v60\"\u003eHario V60\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/aeropress\"\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/stempelkander\"\u003eFrench press coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping can help you understand the character of the coffee, after which you can choose the brewing method you think presents the coffee best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning of cupping equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean cupping spoons and bowls thoroughly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing several coffees, it is also important not to transfer too much coffee from one sample to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring joint cupping sessions, there may be a need for extra focus on hygiene and a workflow where participants do not taste directly from the same spoon and then return it to the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions for the specific product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCupping equipment at Brændeholm Risteri\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brændeholm Risteri, you will find a simple selection of equipment for coffee cupping and sensory tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assortment includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/rhinowares-cupping-bowl-sort-hvid\"\u003eRhinowares cupping bowl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/rhino-coffee-gear-cupping-ske\"\u003eRhino Coffee Gear cupping spoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/motta-cupping-ske\"\u003eMotta cupping spoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rest of the setup, you can also use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kaffevaegte\"\u003ecoffee scale\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kaffekvaerne\"\u003ecoffee grinder\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kedler\"\u003ekettle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to compare several different coffees, you can look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/smagspakker\"\u003ecoffee tasting packs\u003c\/a\u003e or the entire selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/kaffe\"\u003efreshly roasted coffee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about cupping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is coffee cupping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee cupping is a method for tasting and comparing coffee, where samples are prepared under conditions as uniform as possible and subsequently assessed based on, among other things, aroma, flavor, acidity, mouthfeel, and aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you need for cupping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a minimum, you need coffee, a grinder, hot water, identical cups or bowls, and spoons. A coffee scale and dedicated cupping spoons and cupping bowls make it easier to work systematically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a cupping spoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You can try cupping without special equipment, but a cupping spoon is shaped specifically to take and taste coffee from the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do you slurp coffee during cupping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slurp helps to spread the coffee quickly in the mouth so that aroma, flavor, and texture become easier to register and compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do cupping at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A simple home cupping can be done with few tools. The most important thing is to use the same procedure for all the coffees you are comparing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many coffees should I compare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo coffees are enough to get started. Three or four different coffees can make the differences even clearer without making the tasting overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cup light, medium, and dark roast coffee together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be a good way to experience the differences between different coffees and roasts under the same brewing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould coffee for cupping be coarsely ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupping uses a relatively coarse grind size compared to espresso. If you follow a specific professional protocol, you should use the grind size and other specifications that the current protocol states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cupping the same as filter coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. In cupping, the ground coffee lies directly in the water without a paper filter. The purpose is primarily comparison and sensory evaluation rather than regular serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cupping only for professionals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Professionals use cupping systematically, but the method is also a great way for coffee enthusiasts to get to know the differences between different coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"motta-cupping-ske","title":"Motta Cupping Spoon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMotta Cupping Spoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCupping (coffee tasting) is an interesting and unique process – perhaps something almost reminiscent of a ceremony, where coffee is tasted, analyzed, and compared with other varieties. Cupping is most often performed to ensure that you buy a coffee you like, or to assess its quality. 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