Cupping forms and scoring
How to use cupping forms and scoring systems to evaluate coffee quality objectively and consistently.
Coffee quality
Scaling vs etching in boilers
Understand the difference between scaling and etching in espresso boilers and how water chemistry affects them.
Motor torque and speed
How the grinder motor's torque and rotational speed affect grinding performance, consistency, and heat generation.
Heat generation and throughput
How grinder speed, burr type, and throughput influence heat buildup and coffee quality.
Corrective profile adjustments
How to adjust roast profiles to correct defects and achieve consistent cup quality.
Grassy/woody notes from age or process
Identify why grassy or woody flavors appear in coffee and how processing or storage choices contribute.