Coffee quality

Supplier scorecards and audits

Supplier scorecards and audits

How to use supplier scorecards and audits to evaluate and improve the performance of coffee suppliers, ensuring consistency, transparency, and long-term partnerships.

Cupping schedule and calibration

Cupping schedule and calibration

How to design a cupping schedule for ongoing quality checks and how to run calibration sessions to align tasters’ sensory evaluations.

Tolerance bands and QC gates

Tolerance bands and QC gates

How to set tolerance bands and quality control (QC) gates for brewing recipes, ensuring consistency while allowing practical flexibility in production environments.

Data logging and experiment design

Data logging and experiment design

How to design structured coffee experiments and use data logging to track variables, extract insights, and improve consistency.

Oxygen absorbers and indicators

Oxygen absorbers and indicators

How oxygen absorbers and indicators are used in coffee packaging to extend shelf life and provide quality assurance.

Service standards and hospitality

Service standards and hospitality

How cafés define and implement service standards to deliver consistent hospitality, improve customer loyalty, and enhance brand identity.