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BrewingCoffee CuppingMichael Griffin  
 Cupping is the skill of measuring a flavor profile of a given coffee. Learn how professional tasters rate each crop from cupping. 
BrewingCoffee Cupping: A Basic IntroductionSteve Leighton  
 Learn how coffee is cupped and what flavors to look for. 
BrewingCupping - A Sensory ExperienceJohn Carrier  
 If you've tried freshly roasted coffee you probably have a decent idea how palate-pleasing it can be. But, how good is it really? 
BrewingCupping: The Elements of Quality CoffeeChristopher Schaefer  
 Chistopher Schaefer discusses the elements of quality coffee with specific reference to a cupping session involving Mexican dry processed coffee. 
BrewingFinding the Best of the Best in CoffeeMichelle Faber  
 There are, nowadays, a limited number of coffee roasters that independently test their coffee beans for taste observations and aromas. These beans are graded and assessed just like fine wine. 
HealthNo Coffee or Tea For At Least 2 WeeksMichael Allen Smith  
 I messed up. I messed up bad. A few weeks ago I got a direct mail advertisement for a dentist offering new patients a free Zoom teeth whitening with the purchase of a cleaning and X-rays. 
Cafe CultureSweetMarias.comMichael Allen Smith  
 The first site of the month winner for INeedCoffee.com is Sweet Maria's. 
AgricultureTesting Coffee - Fermenting vs DemucilagingGary Strawn  
 Everything changes. People aren't always happy with change but it happens whether we like it or not. It's kind of a survival instinct to be afraid of change because change isn't always safe. 
BrewingThe Art of Coffee TastingStefanie Mason Spencer  
 What does your favorite coffee taste like? Would you consider it bold or delicate, acidic or smooth? Is your coffee heavily fruited, with distinct mango and tamarind scents?