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Rainforest Alliance 2010 CuppingSince 2003, the Rainforest Alliance has conducted an annual coffee cupping modeled after similar cupping events in the specialty coffee industry. The Rainforest Alliance cupping event is an opportunity for Rainforest Alliance Certified™ coffees to undergo systematic evaluation by a group of experts, to recognize exceptional coffees carrying the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal and to highlight the linkage between sustainable farm management practices and cup quality. The evaluation also helps producers of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee by giving them valuable feedback on the ways to continually improve their cup quality. The results of the cupping are publicized in key trade publications and in media outlets around the world and shared with buyers of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee. You can read coverage of last year's Cupping for Quality:
How to Submit a Sample Participation in the Rainforest Alliance cupping is reserved for farms that are in compliance with the Sustainable Agriculture Network Standard and have a current farm certificate. Participants can submit a maximum one sample for each certificate holder. Those interested in submitting a sample need to contact the appropriate individual, as indicated below. Samples submitted without notification, or post-deadline, will not be accepted.
Schedule To accommodate for different harvest cycles in coffee origins around the world, we will be holding two sessions of cuppings. Producers can submit a sample to the session of their preference. Session 1: December 14 - 16, 2009 – Long Beach, California Sample Requirements 5 pounds / 2.5 kilograms green coffee. Maximum one sample for each Rainforest Alliance certificate holder. Important Dates
Questions? Please contact Petra Tanos.
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