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Sensory training curriculum

Sensory training curriculum

How to design a sensory training curriculum for coffee tasters, from beginner to advanced, covering theory, practice, and calibration.

Shelf-life testing protocols

Shelf-life testing protocols

How roasters and researchers establish shelf-life testing protocols to evaluate roasted coffee freshness, flavor retention, and packaging performance.

Keeping logs and iteration

Keeping logs and iteration

Why keeping brew logs helps home brewers refine their technique, and how to use iteration to systematically improve coffee quality.

Sensory calibration for espresso

Sensory calibration for espresso

How baristas and tasters align their sensory perception of espresso to ensure consistent evaluation and recipe adjustments.

Cupping feedback loop

Cupping feedback loop

How to use cupping sessions to inform roast adjustments and improve coffee consistency.