Ethiopian buna ceremony
The traditional Ethiopian buna (coffee) ceremony, its rituals, and cultural importance as a cornerstone of hospitality and community.
Coffee beans
Bean storage and freezer method
How to store coffee beans properly at home, the pros and cons of different storage methods, and how to use the freezer method to preserve freshness.
Pricing strategy and margins
How to set prices for coffee menu items, calculate margins, and balance profitability with customer expectations.
Menu integration and costing
How to effectively integrate cold coffee options into a café menu, calculate costs, and price them for profitability while meeting customer expectations.
Alignment and parallelism
How precise alignment and parallel positioning of burrs affects grind consistency and extraction performance.
Burr geometry and cutting angles
How the shape and angles of burrs influence grind efficiency, particle size distribution, and flavor extraction.