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Sniff...Slurp...Sip...The Fine Art of Cupping

September 22, 7:51 PMSeattle Food ExaminerTraca Savadogo
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Coffee cupping at Caffe Vita
 

What makes a great cup of coffee? 

From the look of the frothy crema, to the heady aroma wafting from the cup, and finally, the roasted flavor coaxed from the bean...coffee cupping is a highly sensual experience.  

Before the raw beans are purchased, a small sample is prepared for the buyer.  Loud, raucous slurping--designed to maximize air across your palate, pierces the air in a cacophony that would send Miss Manners to her knees.  But this is coffee cupping...and it's expected.

And this week, you can give it a whirl.  

Caffé Vita is offering free cuppings:

Tuesday, September 23rd @ Queen Anne
Wednesday, September 24th @ Fremont
Thursday, September 25th @ Olympia
Friday, September 26th @ Capitol Hill 

All cuppings begin at 2:00pm. 

 

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