Cupping 101: Getting Started with Coffee Cupping

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Cupping 101: Getting Started with Coffee Cupping

BTW12PO
June 13, 2025
Cupping Corner

This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of cupping, the coffee industry’s standard for evaluating coffee quality. You'll learn what cupping is, why it’s used across various sectors of the industry, and how to execute proper methodology and protocol. We’ll also touch on the history and evolution of cupping before performing a guided cupping together. Whether you’re new to coffee or looking to refine your approach, this session will leave you feeling confident and ready to conduct tastings on your own.

*This workshop has an additional registration fee. Please add it to your badge prior to the event (and receive early bird pricing) or stop by the registration counters onsite. 

 

Looking to take your skills further?
Join Cupping 201: Beyond the Basics, our intermediate-level workshop, to explore advanced techniques for evaluating coffee attributes and gain insights into current processing trends. Whether you’re building on your foundation from Cupping 101 or diving straight into the latest innovations, these two partnered sessions are perfect for cuppers of any level.

Speakers
Timothy Heinze, Coffee Consultant - TH Sourcing Solutions

Early Bird Fee

$109

Levels

Beginner Coffee Professional

Fee

$129

Language

English

Who is this session for?

Designed for beginner coffee professionals and those new to coffee cupping. Ideal for anyone seeking foundational knowledge of cupping methodology, protocols, and practical skills for evaluating coffee quality.
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