Judging criteria and practice
The judging systems used in major coffee competitions and how professionals can practice calibration to prepare for judging roles.
Clarity balance
Barista and Brewers Cup competitions
An overview of the World Barista Championship (WBC) and World Brewers Cup (WBrC), their competition formats, skills tested, and career relevance for coffee professionals.
Sensory expectations for cold drinks
How temperature influences the sensory perception of cold coffee, what customers expect in terms of flavor and texture, and how it differs from hot coffee experiences.
Preinfusion and blooming espresso
How preinfusion and blooming techniques affect espresso puck saturation, extraction uniformity, and flavor outcomes.
Bypass and dilution in immersion
How bypass and dilution techniques can adjust strength and flavor balance in immersion and hybrid brewing without compromising extraction quality.