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Mastering the Water Profile for Natural Processed Coffee

Mastering the Water Profile for Natural Processed Coffee

This is worth savoring: Natural processed coffees demand a water profile that balances acidity and sweetness without overcomplicating things. The challenge lies in dialing in the right mineral composition to avoid sourness while amplifying the fruit-forward brightness these beans are known for. If you’ve tried TWW light roast and found yourself chasing a tart profile, you’re not alone—this is a common pitfall when minerals aren’t dialed precisely. The key lies in mineral ratios. Magnesium and calcium are your allies, but they’re not the whole story. Sodium and potassium play critical roles in buffering acidity and stabilizing alkalinity. Without them, even…
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Acaia’s Revolutionary Pyxis Black Scale: The Future of Brewing Precision

Acaia’s Revolutionary Pyxis Black Scale: The Future of Brewing Precision

Acaia, the renowned coffee scale maker, has just launched a game-changer—the Pyxis Black. This compact scale promises unparalleled precision, claiming to read accurately up to the thousandth of a gram. Weighing in at 2.55 by 2.55 inches and 0.5 inches thick, it's as sleek as it is powerful. The Pyxis Black boasts an OLED display and a body made of aluminum and acrylic with a water-resistant coating. Debuted at the SCAJ World Specialty Coffee Conference and Exhibition in September, it was showcased by the legendary barista Yasuo Ishii during his Japanese Brewers Cup routine. "Acaia's origins stem from both professional…
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