Origin Insight: Dissecting the Coffee Cherry in 2 VIDEOS
Ever wondered how your coffee grows? It may be called a “bean” but, actually, it’s a seed – and it grows inside a coffee cherry, ...read more
The S-Curve Roast Profile: Exploring Roasting Basics
Have you ever had a coffee that was roasted poorly? You know what I’m talking about – it has that bitter, smoky, and just plain ...read more
Coffee Science: What’s Acidity?
“Mm, cranberries, with a distinctly orangey acidity… mm… and red wine,” said the barista to my right, furiously jotting this down on his little notebook. ...read more
The Flat White & the Fake White: Can You Tell Them Apart?
It’s mysterious, hip, and what everybody seems to want. It can cause consternation for baristas who don’t actually know how to make it. It’s grounds ...read more
Vacpot Syphon: The History & Brewing Guide
Total immersion brewing and filter/drip brewing are two worlds that rarely connect. Enter the syphon (also known as a siphon or a vac pot brewer). ...read more
What Roasting Dates Can & Can’t Tell You About Coffee
Desperate for freshly roasted coffee, but not sure exactly how fresh is best? Read on, we’ve got all the answers you need—and some of them ...read more
Coffee Plant Species: Arabica vs Specialty Robusta
Coffee’s rich history has fascinated many. With third wave coffee, enthusiasts want to know about every step of its creation: the farmers that manage the ...read more
Kalita Wave: The Story & Brewing Guide
Kalita Who? The Wave is another offering from Kalita Co., the family-owned Japanese company which has been making coffee equipment since the 1950s. The Wave’s ...read more
Hario V60: The History & Brewing Guide
They say the soul of the perfect cup of coffee is in the brew, and the V60 dripper really does make a beautiful brew. So what ...read more
Which Filter Brew Method Is Best for You?
So, a Popular Question Is; “I Like My Coffee This Way – What Brewing Method Should I Use?” Well, our answer would always be to ...read more