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.
Flavor acidity
Cupping forms and scoring
How to use cupping forms and scoring systems to evaluate coffee quality objectively and consistently.
Cupping feedback loop
How to use cupping sessions to inform roast adjustments and improve coffee consistency.
Blend component alignment
This topic covers how to align individual roast profiles of different coffee components to create a balanced and harmonious blend.
Development Time and DTR targets
This topic explains how to manage the development phase of roasting, including how to target the optimal Development Time Ratio (DTR) for flavor and roast consistency.
Gas, airflow, drum speed controls
This topic covers how key roaster controls—gas (heat), airflow, and drum speed—affect roast development, bean temperature, and flavor outcomes.