Processing methods

Internal competitions and learning

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.

Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

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.

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Triangle tests and sensory statistics

Triangle tests and sensory statistics

How to use triangle tests and basic sensory statistics to evaluate differences in coffee samples with confidence.

Grassy/woody notes from age or process

Grassy/woody notes from age or process

Identify why grassy or woody flavors appear in coffee and how processing or storage choices contribute.

Environmental footprint and water use

Environmental footprint and water use

This topic explores the environmental impacts of different coffee processing methods, focusing on water use, waste management, and strategies to reduce the ecological footprint of processing.