Cupping and Quality Assessment

Learn to cup and assess coffee like a professional faster and more effectively with a personal trainer guiding you live, in your own kitchen, with your own coffees.

Every session follows a proven framework that covers standard quality assessment protocols, but is fully tailored to you: your coffees, your sensory experience, and your goals. Before your session, we’ll ask for details about what you’d like to explore so we can prepare specifically for you. This is what makes the experience genuinely personal, and what sets it apart from any on-demand training.

What We Cover

This 90-minute session walks you through the cupping process from setup to scoring. Topics include:

• How to set up a proper cupping at home, solo or with a group
• Tasting and comparing different coffees side by side
• A guided scoring exercise using professional assessment frameworks
• How to use cupping results to make better buying and brewing decisions

What You Need

• A laptop or phone with camera, microphone, and stable internet
• At least three different, freshly roasted coffees (or add our Practice Coffee Set below)
• Basic cupping equipment, we’ll walk you through setup

Optional Add-On: Practice Coffee Set

Don’t have three coffees on hand? Add our curated practice set, shipped to your door and selected specifically for cupping. Each set includes up to four coffees and may include complementary items like water testing strips or mineral packs. Contents vary by session topic and seasonality. Available in whole bean or pre-ground.

What’s Included

• 90-minute live 1-on-1 session on Zoom
• No extra charge for additional participants, invite up to three friends!
• Optional video recording and full transcript
• Further study material tailored to your session
• 30-day follow-up period, contact us with questions as you practice

How to Book

1. Add to cart and complete checkout
2. We’ll email you within 1–2 business days to schedule your session
3. Sessions run Monday–Sunday, 10 AM–8 PM EST, most bookings confirmed within 10 days

Have a specific date in mind? Contact us before purchasing to confirm availability. We work across time zones and do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Holiday and winter weekend slots fill quickly, booking early is recommended.