Portfolio building and case studies
How coffee professionals can build a career portfolio and use case studies to demonstrate skills, achievements, and industry impact.
Practical tips
Internal competitions and learning
How to design and run internal competitions as a tool for barista development, sensory calibration, and continuous learning within a coffee program.
Defect libraries and references
How to build and use defect libraries and sensory reference tools to train tasters, improve quality control, and ensure accurate defect detection in coffee.
Cupping schedule and calibration
How to design a cupping schedule for ongoing quality checks and how to run calibration sessions to align tasters’ sensory evaluations.
Consistency under rush conditions
How to maintain espresso shot consistency during peak service hours, balancing speed, workflow, and quality.
Basket geometry and flow
How basket geometry—diameter, depth, and hole pattern—affects espresso flow dynamics, extraction balance, and flavor outcomes.