Taking a Look at Brazil’s Specialty Coffee Industry During ICW
Welcome to Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer. What happens here shapes the coffee industry around the globe. So it’s no surprise that 20,000 people ...read more
Ivan is a Social Media content manager and staff writer at Perfect Daily Grind, based in Brazil
How To Improve Consistency When Making Espresso-Based Drinks
A specialty coffee shop receives a bad review. “The espresso wasn’t as good as last time,” the review says. “The shop has gone downhill.” The ...read more
Introducing Belo Horizonte, Brazil: A Capital of Coffee
Welcome to Belo Horizonte, Brazil: a coffee-lover’s paradise. The city is the capital of Minas Gerais, a state that produces more coffee than any other ...read more
Award-Winning Coffees: What Goes On in a Green Quality Contest?
We often read about award-winning coffees with exceptional profiles being sold for high prices. But what does “award-winning” really mean? How do green coffee quality ...read more
How Oxygen Damages Green Coffee Quality – & What You Can Do
We all know that oxygen ages roasted and ground coffee – but it’s not just once coffee has left the roastery that it’s vulnerable. Oxidation ...read more
How Can Water Flow Rate Help You Pull Better Espresso Shots?
Have you ever struggled to keep your espresso extraction time consistent? Perhaps you’ve checked the machine to confirm the pressure and temperature are steady. You’re ...read more
Coffee Fermentation: What Is It & How Can It Improve Coffee Quality?
Some people hate coffee fermentation. Some people love it. But one thing’s for sure: it’s the new trend in coffee processing. So, what actually is ...read more
What Is a Coffee Cooperative & How Does It Support Producers?
Across the world, you’ll find coffee being produced, processed, and sold in cooperatives. But what is a coffee cooperative? How does it work? And how ...read more
How to Control Brew Ratio for Better Espresso
Brew ratio is the heart of any espresso recipe. But are you confident in your ability to control it to get the best possible shot, ...read more
What Do Coffees From Around The World Taste Like – & Why?
Colombia or Brazil? Kenya or Ethiopia? Indonesia or Thailand? Does it even matter? That last question is easy to answer – yes. The others, a ...read more
Specialty Barista Wages Around The World
Baristas bear a lot of responsibility. As the final step in the coffee chain, they have to make sure customers are happy and those delicious ...read more
Weighing, Grinding, Tamping: How to Pull a Great Espresso Shot
If you’re an experienced barista, you may sometimes struggle to pull the perfect espresso shot. If you’re a newbie, you’re definitely going to find it ...read more