Cupping Class - DOMA Coffee

Cup coffee with Ian Nelson, Certified Q Grader, and learn how to evaluate flavor, aroma, and quality.

What Is Cupping?

Cupping is the formal process used across the coffee industry to evaluate quality and flavor attributes. It’s the universal method professionals use to assess fragrance, aroma, flavor, aftertaste, body, and acidity.

If you’ve ever seen a coffee professional hovering over a lineup of cups with a silver spoon, this is what they’re doing.

What You’ll Experience

Led by Ian, Quality Control & Certified Q Grader

Why We Cup
Ian will explain why cupping matters in quality control, sourcing, and roasting, using a visual presentation to guide the session.

How to Cup
Learn the structure and standards behind professional cupping. From fragrance and aroma to break, skim, and slurp techniques.

Guided Evaluation
After a demonstration, you’ll participate in a guided cupping alongside Ian and evaluate each coffee for:

• Aroma
• Flavor
• Body
• Aftertaste
• Acidity
• Balance

Industry Insight
Learn how coffee is scored and how professionals distinguish subtle differences between coffees.