Sweetness complexity

Impact of altitude and humidity

Impact of altitude and humidity

This topic explains how altitude and humidity influence honey and pulped natural processing, affecting drying times, fermentation dynamics, and final flavor outcomes.

White, yellow, red, and black honey definitions

White, yellow, red, and black honey definitions

This topic explains the color-coded honey process variants—white, yellow, red, and black—how they differ in mucilage retention and drying practices, and how these differences influence flavor outcomes.

Mapping terroir to sensory outcomes

Mapping terroir to sensory outcomes

This topic explains how terroir factors such as soil, altitude, climate, and farming practices translate into sensory outcomes in the cup, and how these links are mapped and understood by producers, roasters, and consumers.

Regional flavor profiles by continent

Regional flavor profiles by continent

This topic explores the characteristic flavor profiles of coffees from different continents, showing how terroir, cultivars, and processing methods shape sensory identities across regions.

Terroir expression by cultivar

Terroir expression by cultivar

This topic explains how different coffee cultivars express terroir—the interaction of genetics with environment—shaping cup profiles, identity, and consumer appreciation of origin.