Currency effects and pricing
How currency fluctuations influence coffee pricing at origin, in trade contracts, and for roasters buying internationally.
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Water charge temperature choice
How the starting water temperature in a Moka pot affects extraction balance, safety, and flavor outcomes.
Detecting common taints and defects
How to recognize, describe, and differentiate common taints and defects in coffee during sensory evaluation.
Concentrates vs ready-to-drink
The difference between cold coffee concentrates and ready-to-drink formats, how they are prepared, and their roles in cafés and retail.
Chemex: thickness and clarity
How the Chemex’s unique thick filter design influences brew time, clarity, and flavor profile.
Scaling from sample to production
This topic explains how to translate insights from sample roasts into consistent full-batch production profiles.