What Creates Coffee Aroma? Understanding The Chemistry
We drink coffee to enjoy its unique flavor notes and its rich aroma. Chocolate, caramel, almonds, fruits, and flowers are all evoked when we make ...read more
Veronica is a contributor based in Brazil.
How Does Processing Method Impact Coffee Chemistry & Flavor?
Why does a natural processed coffee taste different to a washed? And what makes honey processed coffees so sweet? Processing method has a big impact ...read more
What Happens During Coffee Roasting: The Chemical Changes
Do you know what happens when you roast coffee? What changes take place to make green beans into the flavorful, aromatic ones we love? In ...read more
What Happens During Coffee Roasting: The Physical Changes
Roasting transforms coffee from a green seed to the aromatic, flavorful bean we love. But what happens during the process? When we roast coffee beans, ...read more
What Is a Coffee Bean? The Anatomy of The Coffee Cherry
Where does your coffee come from? You may know that coffee is a plant and recognise that the beans came from a bright red coffee ...read more
Coffee Science: Breaking Down Where Flavor Comes From
There are so many things that contribute towards a coffee’s flavor: the variety, the roast profile, the brew recipe, the processing method… Yet when you ...read more
Understanding How a Coffee Tastes – Through a Microscope’s Lens
The first time I cupped coffee, like many, I struggled to understand acidity. I didn’t understand where all the aromas were coming from. And I ...read more