Thiago Borba wants Brazil to have a strong specialty consumer culture. And he’s got a plan to make that happen. He’s part of Burgeon Coffee,…
Are you a home barista? You should try cupping (if you're not already doing it). This essential skill isn't just for professionals; it will help you develop…
Cupping: an essential skill for anyone who wants to buy coffee, sell coffee, roast coffee, or just develop their palate for coffee. But the process…
Honduras’ cupping school has helped hundreds of youths and producers. Supported by IHCAFÉ, it’s provided careers, encouraged the growth of specialty, and enabled knowledge exchange…
The Sami people have as many as 300 words for snow. Japanese has a word for the storm that can blow cherry blossoms off the…
Being able to pick up on the flavour profile of a coffee doesn’t just look impressive. It also heightens your enjoyment. Although at first it…
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 5 Jun World…
Since its inception in 2000, the World Barista Championship has showcased some of the most exclusive and high-end coffees in the world. Along with other…
More than 800 volatile aromatic compounds have been identified in coffee,. In theory, this creates a somewhat endless number of possibilities when it comes to…
When we think of innovation in specialty coffee, many of the countries that first come to mind are often Scandinavian – and rightly so. Nordic…
On 14 & 15 September 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will once again return to Medellín, Colombia. Taking place at the Plaza Mayor venue,…
Over the past few years, the global coffee industry has undergone many changes. One of the most prominent is an increasing move towards automation and…
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 22 May SCA…
On 20 April 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled its new Coffee Value Assessment. The idea behind the updated cupping form and protocol is…
Every year, there are plenty of green coffee auctions that take place in the specialty coffee industry. Whether in-person or virtual, these platforms provide producers…
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 15 May Apply…