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Japanese flash-brewed iced coffee

Japanese flash-brewed iced coffee

How Japanese flash-brewed iced coffee is prepared, why it preserves delicate flavors, and how it differs from cold brew.

Competition-style immersion brews

Competition-style immersion brews

How barista competitors design immersion and hybrid brewing recipes to maximize clarity, sweetness, and complexity on stage.

Stages: drying, Maillard, development

Stages: drying, Maillard, development

This topic explains the three key stages of coffee roasting—drying, Maillard, and development—what happens chemically and physically in each, and how they shape the final cup profile.

Mapping terroir to sensory outcomes

Mapping terroir to sensory outcomes

This topic explains how terroir factors such as soil, altitude, climate, and farming practices translate into sensory outcomes in the cup, and how these links are mapped and understood by producers, roasters, and consumers.

Regional flavor profiles by continent

Regional flavor profiles by continent

This topic explores the characteristic flavor profiles of coffees from different continents, showing how terroir, cultivars, and processing methods shape sensory identities across regions.

Soil types and fertility management

Soil types and fertility management

This topic explores the main soil types suitable for coffee cultivation, how soil fertility influences plant health and cup quality, and the management practices farmers use to sustain productive soils.