Thread subject: Homeroasters.org :: Looking for a site with coffee bean ratings

Posted by cfsheridan on 01/30/2009 15:58
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To my knowledge, there is no such thing available. There is so much coffee that is imported, including lot-to-lot variation on individual coop or finca crops, that such a task would be daunting, to say the least.

To add to that--despite all the "Scoring", cupping is subjective and each cupper's view can and does differ from his or her peers. Just look at the descriptions of Cup of Excellence coffees, for example. I've found my tastes to vary from many cuppers, and I always take vendor notes with a grain of salt.

Best bet is to cup cup cup and cup again, compare notes with other cuppers. Cup together, and compare notes afterward. Cup coffees offered and rated on sites, and compare notes. You can quickly get a feel for how your tastes relate to various folks, and can use that as a judge.

While you idea has merit theoretically, the execution problems would be difficult, and would require networking of lots of folks. Could be done in this age of network, but it would require lots of effort and coordination--and I don't really see the market that would support such an undertaking, unless someone altruistic took it upon themselves to make it happen.