This DVD is narrated and hosted by Danny O'Neill, owner and operator of The Roasterie, Inc., and Norm Killmon, long-running industry veteran and The Roasterie's Master Roaster. The Roasterie, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is widely recognized for excellence in selecting, buying and roasting only the finest beans from around the world.

This Cupping 101 DVD, approved by the Specialty Coffee Association of America [SCAA], and already gaining praise from all points of the specialty coffee trade, covers everything from the basics to the nuances of cupping. It's a must-have guide for those getting started and a must-have reference for industry professionals.

This informative DVD covers:

• What is Cupping
• Definitions
• Getting Started
• Measuring and Grinding
• Table Set-Up
• The Cupping Form
• The Pour
• The Break
• Slurp, Taste & Spit
• Five Samples, Four Regions
• Double Blind
• The Philosophy of Cupping
• Le Nez Du Café
• Sample Roasting
• Green Coffee Evaluation
• Summary
• Credits and Outtakes