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.
How to use an iterative optimization process to refine coffee recipes through systematic adjustments, measurements, and sensory feedback.
How to set tolerance bands and quality control (QC) gates for brewing recipes, ensuring consistency while allowing practical flexibility in production environments.
The Golden Cup Standard, how it defines ideal coffee strength and extraction yield, and how to use it as a brewing target.
How to apply statistical analysis to coffee brewing experiments to evaluate consistency, identify trends, and make data-driven improvements.
How to design structured coffee experiments and use data logging to track variables, extract insights, and improve consistency.