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- Entrants will be evaluated by an independent cupping panel of industry professionals
- Coffees will be featured and publicized at the Hawaii Coffee Association's Annual Conference
- Competition will be part of the annual HCA conference July 8-10, 2011 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island.
- Coffee entries must be submitted by April 30, 2011
- Learn the cupping process
- Receive a descriptive analysis that can be used in describing, marketing, and promoting your coffee
- Awards for top regional winners and an overall champion

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WHEN: July 8-10, 2011
WHERE: At the Hawaii Coffee Association's 16th Annual Conference
& Trade Show at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
PURPOSE:
- To promote and better understand the cupping qualities of Hawaiian grown coffees
- To compare and contrast coffees from different growing Regions
- To receive a descriptive analysis from professional cuppers
- To use in describing, promoting, & marketing individual Coffees
- To learn the process of cupping and rating the cup qualities of coffee
- To be recognized with Awards for the best coffees
ORGANIZERS: The Cupping Competition will be organized by the HCA and will be run by Professional Cuppers - Wholesale Coffee Roasters & Brokers from the mainland USA
ENTRIES: The Cupping Competition will be open to all coffees grown 100% in the Hawaiian Islands and Certified by origin by the Hawaii State Dept. of Agriculture
SUMMARY: The Cupping Competition will give growers and consumers
a better understanding of the cupping process and how to
rate different coffees on various cup qualities. It will also
allow exposure to local and mainland markets as to the
quality and diversity of Hawaiian grown coffees.
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