cupper

[ kuhp-er ]

noun

1. a person who performs the procedure of cupping. cup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupper¹

1400–50 for an earlier sense; 1560–70 for current sense; late Middle English; cup, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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