The Home Coffee Field Guide

Know the real cost and match before you buy.

Competition

Cupping Scorecard

Run a home brew-off. Score blind when possible. Totals decide.

Change a value. Watch the output move.

Cupping bowls, spoons, and roasted bean samples on a wooden tasting table
Representative cupping table for scoring practice.

Score each cup

Cup A

Cup B

Planning estimate only. Change inputs to match your situation.

Totals & winner

Total A—
Total B—
Winner—
Job this solves

Score two brews or beans side-by-side with SCA-inspired attributes and pick a winner.

Assumptions

Defaults are starting points, not recommendations. Outputs inherit your inputs.

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InputDefault
Cup A nameCup A
Cup B nameCup B
Aroma A (0–10)7.5
Flavor A (0–10)7.5
Aftertaste A (0–10)7.0
Acidity A (0–10)7.0
Body A (0–10)7.0
Balance A (0–10)6.5
Aroma B (0–10)7.0
Flavor B (0–10)6.5
Aftertaste B (0–10)6.5
Acidity B (0–10)6.5
Body B (0–10)6.5
Balance B (0–10)6.0

Common questions

Is this official SCA cupping?

No. It is a simplified home version using the same attribute names. Use it for comparison, not certification.

How do I score fairly?

Use identical brew parameters, same water temp, same time, and taste blind when possible.

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