Shelf life

One-way valves and sealing

One-way valves and sealing

The role of one-way valves and proper sealing in coffee packaging, ensuring freshness by balancing degassing with oxygen protection.

Degassing and CO2 curves

Degassing and CO2 curves

How roasted coffee degasses CO₂ over time, why it matters for freshness, and how to manage storage and brewing around degassing curves.

Decaf green storage considerations

Decaf green storage considerations

How decaffeination alters green coffee beans and what storage practices are needed to preserve quality before roasting.

House syrups, infusions, and reductions

House syrups, infusions, and reductions

How to create café-made syrups, infusions, and reductions that elevate coffee menus with unique flavors while maintaining consistency and cost control.

Concentrates vs ready-to-drink

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.

Packaging cold beverages

Packaging cold beverages

How packaging choices affect cold coffee quality, safety, and consumer experience, from café service to retail bottling.