The term ‘cupping’ can refer to different contexts:
1. **Cupping Therapy**: A form of alternative medicine in which a therapist places special cups on the skin to create suction. This practice is believed to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, and relaxation.
2. **Coffee Cupping**: A process used to evaluate the flavor, aroma, and quality of coffee beans. During this procedure, ground coffee is steeped in hot water and then tasted to assess its characteristics.
3. **Sports/Physical Therapy**: A technique sometimes used in physical therapy or sports medicine to alleviate muscle tension and promote healing.
In general, ‘cupping’ involves the use of cups to create a certain effect, whether for therapeutic purposes, culinary assessments, or other uses.
