Cross-functional feedback loops
How to design cross-functional feedback loops that connect producers, roasters, baristas, and customers in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.
Quality standards
Direct trade and relationship coffee
The concept of direct trade and relationship coffee, how it differs from certifications, and its role in building sustainable supply chains.
Detecting common taints and defects
How to recognize, describe, and differentiate common taints and defects in coffee during sensory evaluation.
Afterburners and emissions control
Explore how afterburners and emissions control systems reduce smoke, VOCs, and particulate matter during coffee roasting, ensuring compliance and cleaner operations.
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.
Processing SOPs and documentation
This topic explains the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation in coffee processing, showing how they ensure consistency, traceability, and quality control across farms and mills.