Basket geometry and flow
How basket geometry—diameter, depth, and hole pattern—affects espresso flow dynamics, extraction balance, and flavor outcomes.
High density
Density separation (gravity tables)
This topic explains how density separation using gravity tables is applied in coffee milling, why it matters for quality, and how it improves uniformity and market value.
Planting density and spacing
This topic explains how planting density and spacing affect coffee growth, yield, and quality, and provides guidelines for optimizing farm layout under different conditions.
Castillo and disease resistance breeding
This topic explains the development of the Castillo variety in Colombia, its role in combating coffee leaf rust, and the broader importance of disease resistance breeding in coffee sustainability.
Caturra, Catuaí, Mundo Novo, Maragogipe
This topic explores four key Arabica varieties—Caturra, Catuaí, Mundo Novo, and Maragogipe—their origins, traits, advantages, and roles in global coffee cultivation.
Yield vs quality trade-offs
This topic explains the natural and management-driven trade-offs between maximizing coffee yield and achieving high cup quality, and why farmers, buyers, and consumers must balance these competing priorities.