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For the ‘cupping' curious, George Howell Coffee hosts coffee tasting sessions

For the ‘cupping' curious, George Howell Coffee hosts coffee tasting sessions

Boston Globe03-06-2025
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For those hoping to sharpen their palate, these sessions offer an accessible way to appreciate the beverage. 'We came because we're really into coffee,' said Esteban Medina, originally from Colombia, who works in finance nearby and attended with his co-worker, Jenny Zheng. 'And it's an excellent mid-afternoon break.'
Dan O'Brien, who works downtown and is a regular cupper, says his understanding of coffee has grown through the sessions.
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Classes are held at George Howell Coffee locations at The Godfrey Hotel, 505 Washington St., Boston; the Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston; Lovestruck Books & Café, 44 Brattle St., Cambridge; and in Newtonville at 311 Walnut St.
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