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Cupping Score Calculator

Calculate SCA cupping scores for coffee evaluation. Score aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, balance, uniformity, clean cup, sweetness, and overall impression.

Inputs

Results

Total Score

79 / 100

GradeGood (Above Average)
Specialty Grade?No
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter scores from 1–10 for each SCA attribute: aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, balance, uniformity, clean cup, sweetness, and overall.
  2. The calculator totals the scores and shows the final cupping score, grade classification, and whether the coffee qualifies as specialty grade (80+).
  3. Use the individual attribute scores to identify specific flavor strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Record scores for each origin or roast lot to track quality over time.

How the result changes with Uniformity

UniformityTotal Score
170 / 100
3.572.5 / 100
6.575.5 / 100
978 / 100

What each input means

Aroma
Fragrance/aroma score: dry fragrance and wet aroma of the coffee.
Flavor
Combined taste and aromatic impressions from the coffee in your mouth.
Aftertaste
Length and quality of positive flavor remaining after the coffee is swallowed.
Acidity
Brightness and liveliness. Higher scores for pleasant, crisp acidity.
Body
Tactile feel and weight of the coffee in the mouth.
Balance
How well flavor, acidity, body, and aftertaste complement each other.
Uniformity
Consistency across cups. 2 points per consistent cup (5 cups total).
Clean Cup
Absence of off-flavors. 2 points per clean cup (5 cups total).
Sweetness
Inherent sweetness. 2 points per cup with noticeable sweetness (5 cups total).
Overall
Your personal holistic impression of the coffee beyond individual attributes.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Aroma = 7, Flavor = 7, Aftertaste = 7, Acidity = 7 = 10 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Score
    Total Score
    79 = 79
  3. Calculate Grade
    Good (Above Average) = Good (Above Average)
  4. Calculate Specialty Grade?
    No = No

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