Seattlest: Doing Bolivian In The Back Room

Courtney

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:53:42 -0800

tonx, where have you been all of Michael's life?

t o n x

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:00:57 -0800

"Cupping" is an old coffee industry term that refers to a specific methodology of looking at coffee flavor as opposed to just brewing a pot of coffee and tasting it. You keep all the variables really tight and the process reveals a broad range of characteristics from the fragrance of the grounds, the aroma of the brew, and all the flavor complexity which changes dramatically as the coffee cools. Its a weird term, but we're weird people so we embrace it. Though I do like the idea of having some "muggings"....

James

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:18:45 -0800

On the other hand, "muggings" was right out.

Michael

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:55:00 -0800

Yeah, it's dubious from a marketing perspective. Tasting is just fine, isn't it? I mean, wine tastings aren't called glassings or flutings.

Courtney

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:16:06 -0800

"Cuppings", eh? While the rest of this experience sounds divine, that term just brings to mind leeches and other early medical misadventures... Ew.