Coffee

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

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

What gives coffee its fruity notes?

Variety, terroir, processing, roast level and brew method all decide whether you taste citrus, berries

Why is coffee bitter? Facts and myths

Where coffee's bitterness actually comes from, how to control it while brewing, and why it

Can coffee be naturally sweet? The sweetness myth

Coffee contains almost no sugar, yet good coffee tastes sweet. Where that impression comes from,

Climate change and coffee flavour: the Veracruz study

Research from Veracruz in Mexico maps climate against cupping scores, and finds that up to

Coffee varieties: the basics

Coffee varieties such as Typica, Bourbon and Gesha have a big influence on the taste

The history of coffee: where does coffee come from?

From wild trees in the Ethiopian highlands to Ottoman coffee houses, Venetian merchants and the

What is the best light roast coffee?

Light roasts give you fruit, florals and clarity, provided you pick the right beans. What

Coffee prices in 2024: record exports and climate risk

Record exports, unpredictable weather in Brazil and robusta priced level with arabica. What pushed coffee