Coffee culture

Gender equity and inclusion

Gender equity and inclusion

The importance of gender equity in coffee, challenges women face in the supply chain, and initiatives promoting inclusion and empowerment.

Consumer education on decaf

Consumer education on decaf

How to educate consumers about decaf coffee, address misconceptions, and highlight its role in specialty coffee culture.

Quality tiers and specialty instant

Quality tiers and specialty instant

The different quality tiers in instant coffee production, how specialty instant differs from commodity products, and the innovations driving this segment.

Plant morphology: roots, leaves, flowers, cherries

Plant morphology: roots, leaves, flowers, cherries

This topic introduces the main structural features of the coffee plant—its roots, leaves, flowers, and cherries—and explains their roles in growth, reproduction, and quality of the final cup.

Modern trends: traceability and transparency

Modern trends: traceability and transparency

In this topic we explore how modern coffee culture emphasizes traceability and transparency, why these values matter to consumers, and how technology and direct trade practices are reshaping the coffee supply chain.

Cultural rituals and ceremonies across regions

Cultural rituals and ceremonies across regions

This topic explores the diverse cultural rituals and ceremonies that surround coffee in different parts of the world, showing how preparation, serving, and symbolism have turned coffee into more than just a beverage.