The Vancouver Indy Coffee Scene

The layer of saturated coffee grinds that float to the surface when cupping (tasting) coffee. As part of the traditional coffee-cupping method, “breaking the crust” is when the grounds are agitated to release trapped vapours allowing the taster to note the coffees unique characteristics. The crust is then scooped out with spoons before tasting the coffee.

Crust of coffee grounds sitting on top of the cup