Roasting coffee at home can understandably spark a desire to begin roasting at a professional level. However, while you might be able to regularly roast...

A career in roasting is becoming increasingly appealing for aspiring professionals in the coffee industry. In major consuming markets around the world, baristas and home...

Consistency in coffee roasting is something that’s often discussed when things go wrong, rather than right.  For customers buying roasted coffee, consistency is an expectation,...

Most business owners know about the importance of diversifying revenue streams. Recent economic events – including the Covid-19 pandemic – have shown us just how...

Joining a coffee roasting team and working your way up can take some time. Many join from elsewhere in the coffee sector; often, they are...

Arabica makes up some 60% of all coffee consumed around the other world. After that, canephora comprises almost all of the remaining 40%, as both...

For many specialty coffee consumers, there are two types of roasted coffee: filter roasts and espresso roasts.  In recent years, however, consumers have come to...

Washed, natural, pulped natural, semi-washed, honey… coffee producers around the world process their beans in a number of different ways. In recent years, with the...

As specialty coffee becomes more popular, consumers are becoming more and more aware of the quality in their cup. This means, among other things, looking...

Covid-19 changed the world of work for everyone. For many around the world, the introduction of states of lockdown, physical distancing measures, and general economic...

Roasting coffee to reveal a rich and desirable aroma takes time, effort, and a whole lot of trial and error. However, once you get there,...

It’s no secret that medium and light roasts have become more popular with the rise of third wave coffee. However, the first cup of coffee...

A good, well-balanced espresso shot can be enjoyed on its own or as part of another drink. However, to create an espresso blend that has...

Keeping track of the variables that impact a coffee roast can give roasters valuable insight into how the roasting process works. As heat is an...

Kenya is Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer, and its six producing regions are known for growing many varietals of high-quality coffee – thanks to the country’s...

Body makes up one of the essential sensorial experiences in drinking coffee. Whether it’s light or heavy, it doesn’t matter. What’s important is ensuring that...