Cafe unit economics
How to analyze café unit economics, breaking down revenue, costs, and profitability per location to understand financial sustainability.
Coffee brewing
Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques
Discover pre-industrial coffee brewing methods including cloth filter coffee, simple pot brewing, and direct immersion techniques. Learn how ancient coffee preparation tools laid the foundation for modern brewing innovations.
Coffee's Journey to Europe: From Ottoman Trade Routes to European Coffee Culture
Discover how coffee spread from the Middle East to Europe through Ottoman trade routes, overcame religious resistance, and transformed European social life. Learn about coffee's cultural journey from 'Wine of Islam' to European coffee house revolution.
Traditional Coffee Brewing Methods: Mortar & Pestle vs Turkish Ibrik - Complete Guide
Learn about ancient coffee brewing methods including mortar and pestle grinding and Turkish ibrik/cezve brewing. Discover how early coffee preparation techniques shaped modern brewing and why these traditional methods still matter today.
The Legend of Kaldi: How Coffee Was Discovered in Ethiopia - Complete Origins Story
Discover the legendary story of Kaldi the goat herder and how coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia. Learn about coffee origins, the dancing goats legend, and how this energizing beverage spread from Ethiopian monasteries to the world.
Iterative optimization process
How to use an iterative optimization process to refine coffee recipes through systematic adjustments, measurements, and sensory feedback.