Coffee Basics
Coffee body: what it is and what affects it
When you drink coffee, what do you actually sense? Aroma, taste, acidity, or something harder
Mar
Espresso: the essence of Italian coffee tradition
What espresso actually means in Italy, how it differs from the specialty coffee approach, the
Feb
How long does coffee stay fresh after roasting?
How long light, medium and dark roasts hold their best flavour after roasting, what makes
Jan
What is a coffee flavour profile?
A flavour profile is the sensory description of a coffee: aroma, acidity, sweetness, body and
Jan
Flat White Coffee: What It Is and How to Make One
Where the flat white comes from, what makes it different from a latte, and a
Jan
How grind size affects coffee flavour
How coffee tastes and how strong it is depends on many factors, including grind size,
Jan
Coffee extraction: what happens when you brew
Around 28% of a roasted bean is soluble, and extraction decides how much of it
Jan
How to choose the right coffee-to-water ratio
The coffee-to-water ratio affects strength, balance and extraction. Recommended ratios for French press, pour-over, espresso,
Jan
Cascara: the dried coffee cherry getting a second life
Cascara is the dried fruit left over when coffee is processed. Once a by-product, it
Jan
The Swiss Water method: decaf without the compromise
The Swiss Water Process takes 99.9% of the caffeine out using only water, temperature and
Jan