Judging criteria and practice
The judging systems used in major coffee competitions and how professionals can practice calibration to prepare for judging roles.
Global coffee
Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production
Explore the complex relationship between colonialism and coffee production. Learn how European colonial powers established coffee plantations, controlled trade routes, and created lasting impacts on coffee-producing regions that persist today.
Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques
Discover pre-industrial coffee brewing methods including cloth filter coffee, simple pot brewing, and direct immersion techniques. Learn how ancient coffee preparation tools laid the foundation for modern brewing innovations.
Coffee Houses History: How Penny Universities Shaped Modern Society
Explore how 17th century coffee houses became intellectual centers, earned the nickname 'penny universities,' and fostered the Enlightenment. Discover coffee house history in England, their role in business, politics, and social change.
Spot vs forward purchasing
This topic explains the difference between spot and forward purchasing in green coffee trade, their advantages and risks, and how buyers and producers use them to manage supply and pricing.
Documentation and certificates
This topic explains the role of documentation and certificates in coffee milling and export, the types required, and how they ensure compliance, traceability, and buyer confidence.