Coffee Basics
Why freshly roasted coffee tastes better
What happens in the bean during the roast, how long a light or a dark
Dec
Coffee terroir: what it means and how it affects coffee
Terroir is the set of geographical, climatic and soil factors that shape the quality and
Dec
Coffee processing methods: how processing affects the taste of coffee
Processing the coffee cherries is a key stage that largely shapes the taste of your
Dec
What gives coffee its fruity notes?
Variety, terroir, processing, roast level and brew method all decide whether you taste citrus, berries
Dec
Why is coffee bitter? Facts and myths
Where coffee's bitterness actually comes from, how to control it while brewing, and why it
Dec
Can coffee be naturally sweet? The sweetness myth
Coffee contains almost no sugar, yet good coffee tastes sweet. Where that impression comes from,
Dec
Coffee varieties: the basics
Coffee varieties such as Typica, Bourbon and Gesha have a big influence on the taste
Dec
The history of coffee: where does coffee come from?
From wild trees in the Ethiopian highlands to Ottoman coffee houses, Venetian merchants and the
Dec
The best ways to brew coffee at home
Pour-over, French press, AeroPress, moka pot and cold brew: the grind, the ratio and the
Sep
Cold brew: how to make cold brew coffee at home
Cold brew step by step: a 70 g per litre ratio, steeping time, grind, filtering
Jul