Mentorship and apprenticeship
The role of mentorship and apprenticeship in developing coffee careers, and how both mentors and apprentices benefit from structured learning relationships.
Helps baristas
Taste mapping by profile style
How different espresso profile styles—pressure, flow, and temperature manipulations—map to sensory outcomes in the cup.
Strength targets for different methods
Typical strength targets (TDS ranges) for different brewing methods, and why each method has its own ideal balance.
Milk composition: proteins, fats, lactose
The chemical composition of milk—proteins, fats, and lactose—and how each contributes to texture, sweetness, and foam in coffee drinks.
SCA water quality targets
Understand the Specialty Coffee Association’s recommended water parameters for optimal extraction and flavor balance.