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Upcoming Events
At @ DMCC Lounge

Cupping Session

September 9, 2025
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Professional Coffee Evaluation for Quality-Driven Roasters & Traders

At Greenlot Coffee, coffee cupping is more than a tasting session — it is a scientific quality control process that ensures every coffee we source meets the highest international specialty standards.

Our professional cupping sessions bring together roasters, traders, Evolved Q-graders program, and producers to evaluate origin character, processing quality, and cup profile consistency. Whether you are sourcing green coffee beans, evaluating forward offers, or exploring new harvests, our cupping events provide full transparency from farm to cup.

What Is Coffee Cupping?

Coffee cupping is a standardized method of evaluating coffee quality used globally by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI).

It involves:

  • Roasting coffee samples under controlled conditions.
  • Grinding and brewing according to strict protocols.
  • Evaluating aroma, flavor, acidity, body, sweetness, balance, and aftertaste.
  • Scoring coffees on an internationally recognized scale.

Cupping allows buyers to objectively compare coffees from different origins, producers, and processing methods.

At Greenlot Coffee, all cupping sessions are conducted by certified Q-graders using SCA-approved protocols.

Why Coffee Cupping Matters in Specialty Coffee

Cupping is the foundation of specialty coffee trade. It ensures that every lot meets the quality expectations of modern roasters and cafe brands.

Coffee cupping helps you:

  • Verify origin authenticity
  • Compare processing methods (washed, natural, honey, anaerobic, etc.)
  • Assess consistency across harvests
  • Select profiles that match your roasting style
  • Reduce sourcing risk
  • Protect your brand quality

For coffee traders and roasters, cupping is essential for building reliable long-term supply relationships.

Our Professional Coffee Cupping Process

Only coffees that meet specialty standards are approved for coffee trading in UAE.

1. Sample Collection:

  • Producers send harvest samples directly from origin farms, estates, and cooperatives.

4. Sensory Evaluation

  • Our Q-graders evaluate:
  • Fragrance & Aroma, Flavor, Acidity, Body, Sweetness, Balance, Uniformity, Clean Cup, Aftertaste & Overall Score

2. Sample Preparation:

  • Each coffee is roasted using standardized profile curves to preserve origin character.

5. Reporting & Scoring:

  • Each coffee receives a professional cupping report, flavor notes, and quality score.

3. Controlled Brewing:

  • Coffee is ground and brewed following SCA cupping protocols with calibrated water temperature, ratio, and grind size.​

Coffee Cupping for Roasters & Traders

Professional coffee cupping sessions for green coffee beans roasters, importers and traders in UAE.

Our cupping sessions are designed for:

  • Specialty coffee roasters
  • Coffee traders and importers
  • Cafe chains
  • Private label brands
  • Green coffee buyers
  • Export partners

You can use cupping to:

  • Select your next origin
  • Compare forward offers
  • Evaluate new producers
  • Test experimental processes
  • Build seasonal menus
  • Lock in long-term contracts

Origin-Specific Cupping Sessions

Our cupping sessions are designed for:

Coffee Cupping Sessions For Specific Origins Around the world

Forward Offer Cupping

Our cupping program supports your forward buying strategy.

Through forward offer cupping, you can:

  • Taste upcoming harvests before they ship
  • Lock in pricing with producers
  • Secure volume in advance
  • Reduce spot market volatility
  • Plan seasonal menus

Every forward offer listed on Greenlot Connect is supported by a professional cupping profile.

Private & Corporate Cupping Events

We host private cupping sessions for:

  • Roaster teams
  • Coffee brands
  • Importers
  • Training academies
  • Hospitality groups

 

These sessions can be customized around:

  • Origin focus
  • Processing comparisons
  • Sensory training
  • Buyer calibration
  • Menu development

Join a Coffee Cupping Session

Browse our upcoming cupping events through our calendar and register your seat. Whether you’re discovering new origins or locking in your next contract, Greenlot Coffee cupping sessions give you complete confidence in every purchase.

Coffee Cupping Is Where Great Coffee Begins

At Greenlot Coffee, we believe great coffee starts with knowledge, transparency, and trust. Our cupping program brings producers and buyers together through flavor — creating better coffee and stronger partnerships.

Join Greenlot Coffee Cupping Sessions Today

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