cupper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cupper
1400–50 for an earlier sense; 1560–70 for current sense; late Middle English; cup, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Watching professional cuppers at work is like watching a silent ballet with tasters swirling around the table in choreographed moves.
From Salon
Ms. Mugaruka, 24, is one of few cuppers, or coffee tasters, from the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the only woman working as a cupper in the region.
From New York Times
Many of its warehouses are in remote rural areas, where it employs a local workforce, including “cuppers” it trains to run quality testing.
From Forbes
Before the beans reach your favorite store, a "cupper" evaluates the beans by sight, smell and taste.
From Los Angeles Times
The company’s cuppers–expert coffee tasters–spend three months perfecting the medley.
From BusinessWeek
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