Instant coffee: spray vs freeze drying
The two main industrial methods for producing instant coffee—spray drying and freeze drying—and how they differ in process, cost, and flavor preservation.
Large volumes
Microbial safety and shelf life
Why microbial growth is a concern in cold coffee, how to minimize risks, and best practices for safe storage and shelf life management.
Quakers: identification and removal
Understand how to spot quakers in roasted coffee and best practices for removing them to protect cup quality.
Sample roasting protocols
This topic explains how to systematically roast small sample batches to evaluate beans before full-scale production.
Importers, exporters, and direct trade
This topic explains the roles of importers and exporters in coffee logistics, how direct trade differs, and the benefits and challenges of each system for producers and buyers.
Solar vs mechanical drying trade-offs
This topic explains the trade-offs between solar and mechanical drying methods for coffee, highlighting differences in cost, quality, consistency, and environmental impact.