NYC ‘C’ market basics and differentials
An introduction to the NYC ‘C’ market, the global benchmark for arabica coffee pricing, and how differentials affect final prices paid for specific origins and qualities.
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Cold drip towers and flow control
How cold drip towers work, the role of flow control in extraction, and how they differ from immersion cold brew methods.
Lactic and yeast-inoculated fermentations
This topic explores advanced fermentation methods using lactic acid bacteria and yeast inoculation, how they influence coffee flavor, and their growing role in specialty processing innovation.
Climate variability and risk
This topic explores how climate variability and long-term climate change affect coffee production, the risks farmers face, and the strategies being developed to adapt and ensure sustainability.
Latitude and the Coffee Belt
This topic introduces the concept of the Coffee Belt—the latitudinal zone where coffee grows best—explaining its geographic range, climatic conditions, and why it is central to global coffee production.