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Accessible home cupping method following the SCA framework. Compare multiple coffees side by side.

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Total
15:00
Ratio
1:18.2
Coffee
11 g
Temp
93 °C

The Home recipe by Specialty Coffee Association for the Cupping uses 11 g of coffee and 200 g of water (1:18.2 ratio), at 93°C, with a target brew time of 15:00.

Parameters

11 g
Coffee
200 g
Water
1:18.2
Ratio
93 °C
Temp
7 coarse
Grind
15:00
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
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Method

15:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour 200g of 93°C water directly onto grounds. Fill to rim.

    +200g 10s Slow
  2. 4:00
    Wait

    Let steep undisturbed for 4 minutes. Break the crust with 3 gentle spoon strokes. Smell the released aroma.

  3. 4:30
    Wait

    Skim floating grounds and foam with two spoons.

  4. 8:00
    Wait

    When cooled to about 70°C, begin tasting. Slurp forcefully.

  5. 15:00
    Done

    Continue tasting at different temperatures over 10-15 minutes.

Notes

For home cupping, use 3-5 identical cups per sample if possible. Compare multiple coffees side by side. Rinse spoon between samples. Slurp forcefully from the spoon to aerate across the entire palate. Continue tasting as it cools — note how flavors change.

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Original source

Recipe by Specialty Coffee Association, published at sca.coffee.

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