Understanding Coffee Certifications and Quality Scores
The modern coffee market presents consumers with a dense and sometimes confusing landscape of certifications, labels, and scoring systems. A […]
Consumer Guide & World of Coffee
Preparation Methods & Recipes
The Science of Blooming in Manual Brewing Methods
If you have ever watched someone prepare a pour-over coffee, you may have noticed a curious pause at the beginning
Curiosities & Caffeinated Lifestyle
The Role of Coffee in Networking and Business Culture
In the lexicon of professional life, few phrases carry as much implicit meaning as “let’s grab a coffee.” The invitation
Consumer Guide & World of Coffee
How Roast Date Impacts Coffee Flavor and Freshness
Of all the information printed on a bag of coffee, the roast date is arguably the most consequential — and
Preparation Methods & Recipes
Tamping Techniques and Their Effect on Espresso Quality
In the sequence of actions that produce an espresso shot — dosing, grinding, distributing, tamping, and extracting — tamping may
Types, Grains and Varieties
The Influence of Altitude on Coffee Bean Development
Among the many environmental variables that shape coffee quality, altitude occupies a position of singular importance. It is the factor
History & Culture of Coffee
Coffee and Globalization: How It Became a Worldwide Commodity
Coffee is consumed in virtually every country on earth, yet it can only be cultivated in a narrow tropical band
Curiosities & Caffeinated Lifestyle
The Role of Coffee in Creative and Intellectual Communities
The relationship between coffee and creative achievement is one of the most enduring associations in cultural history. Writers, composers, painters,
Consumer Guide & World of Coffee
Understanding Coffee Labels: Organic, Fair Trade, and Beyond
The modern coffee bag presents consumers with a dense array of labels, certifications, and claims. Organic. Fair Trade. Rainforest Alliance.
Curiosities & Caffeinated Lifestyle
The Social Psychology of Coffee Shops in Modern Cities
The modern coffee shop occupies a peculiar and powerful position in urban life. It is simultaneously a commercial establishment and