Perfect Daily Grind

Starting a direct trade relationship isn’t easy: you have to find a potential partner, organise farm visits, build trust, and more. It requires a huge...

Blends are a staple on most coffee shop menus, and something every roaster should master. However, designing and roasting one presents several unique challenges, from...

Coffee acidity is a divisive term in coffee brewing. For some, it signals sharp, sour flavours. For others, it’s a revered attribute of a high-quality...

Once you get into coffee, it can be hard to get out of it. Or so Nora Šmahelová would tell you. She’s a German Barista...

Micro lots are the golden child of the specialty industry. For buyers and consumers, they signify exceptional-quality coffees with distinctive flavour and aroma profiles that...

What do you need to do to brew better filter coffee? That’s one of the many questions UC Davis Coffee Center is setting out to...

Dear chocolate lovers, you too can create your own delicious, melt-in-the-mouth bars. The journey from bean to bar includes many stages but, today, I’m going...

Roasting competitions and events can enable you to improve your roasting skills, build valuable relationships, promote your brand, and gain insight into where the industry...

Micro roasters, I know you’re passionate about quality. You care about every lot you source and every batch you roast. You enjoy learning more about...

Some people are lucky enough to have a highly refined palate. These are the kind of people who can easily detect specific stone fruits in...

For exceptional specialty coffee, sorting during harvesting and processing is of the utmost importance. Even a few low-quality or defective beans can reduce the quality...

Acidity: this trait is prized by cuppers, competition judges, roasters, and third wave consumers alike. But as roasters, how can we highlight this beloved characteristic?...

Your coffee crop can only be as good as your coffee trees – but growing strong, healthy, and productive plants means paying attention to several...

Roast graphs may look intimidating at first, but once you understand them, they are a valuable tool. Whether you’re a pro or a home roaster,...

Roasters, don’t make the mistake of thinking you can use the same roast profile for decaf and regular coffee. Decaffeination affects the composition of your...

Guatemala is known for its washed Arabica coffees, but natural and honey processing is slowly taking off in this Central American country. In fact, in...