Bean Enlightened - One persons' quest for coffee enlightenment
The following are the 4 most recent entries in the resources:
An Espresso Glossary ★★★★★
Possibly the most extensive coffee related glossary that I have found on the web, Coffee Geek dives into some very technical terms that are essential for helping someone new to the espresso world get a handle on its vast terminology.
Cupping Form Downloads
This page offers three different cupping forms for download (click on the forms section), including a scan of the SCAA cupping form. Though the quality is a bit rough on two of the forms (scans), they provide a nice insight into cupping if you have never had the opportunity to do so.
Coffee Cupping Form
This is a great little form for people wanting to learn how to cup and also increase their coffee knowledge. The majority of the form elements are hyperlinked to articles that go into more depth about the quality being determined.
Coffee Cupping Conditions
A short yet informative piece covering the conditions and setup for an optimal cupping session.
Tongue Maps for Coffee
Some good ideas for learning how and were your tongue perceives different flavours. This is essential if you want to demonstrate some consistency in your finding when cupping and tasting coffee.
