Water chemistry

Customer feedback loops

Customer feedback loops

How to integrate customer feedback into quality control systems to refine coffee production and service.

Corrective action plans

Corrective action plans

How to design and implement corrective action plans (CAPs) to address quality deviations and prevent recurrence in coffee production and brewing.

Variance reduction and SOPs

Variance reduction and SOPs

How to reduce variability in coffee production and brewing through standardized operating procedures (SOPs).

Batch records and QC logs

Batch records and QC logs

How to use batch records and QC logs to maintain consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement in coffee quality.

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.

Optimizing for clarity vs body

Optimizing for clarity vs body

How brewing variables can be adjusted to emphasize clarity or body in the cup, depending on desired flavor expression.