Blueberry Notes in Coffee: Where to Find Them
If you’ve ever sipped a coffee that tasted like blueberries, you know how rare and magical that moment can be. The elusive fruitiness of blueberry in coffee...
Uneven Roasts: What’s Causing the Split in Your Batch?
There’s something brewing in your roaster that’s leaving even the most seasoned roasters puzzled. You’ve got a batch of dry Ethiopian coffee from Sweet...
The Bitter Truth: Fixing Ethiopian Roasts and Unlocking Chocolate Notes
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: You’re not alone in wrestling with bitterness in Ethiopian coffees, but the solution might lie in rethinking your...
The Perfect Bean Selection for Your Roasting Journey
Here’s what you need to know: Roasting is less about guesswork and more about understanding how origin, processing, and roast level shape flavor. Your...
The Ethiopian Bean’s RoR Crash: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
If you’ve ever roasted an Ethiopian bean and watched the RoR plummet at first crack, you’re not alone. This bean’s unique profile—marked by a sharp, bright...
Why That Roast Flattened in the Cup
The verdict is in: a roast that shone in cupping can vanish in the cup. This week, a Guji Ethiopian roast—roasted to 20% with a drop temp of 212°C—delivered...
First Roast Lessons: Ethiopian Guji’s Bold Awakening
Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—here’s a lesson in humility and fire. My first roast attempt with Ethiopian Guji was a masterclass in chaos,...
Private-Label Coffee in the Netherlands: What You Need to Know
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: the Netherlands’ coffee scene is a blend of tradition and innovation, but private-label specialty coffee here isn’t...
The Hidden Melody Behind Ethiopian Coffee: How Laughter and Rhythm Shape Flavor
In the misty highlands of Ethiopia, coffee isn’t just brewed—it’s sung. At Adola Washing Station, where the Guji region’s most celebrated coffees are born,...
From Chef to Barista Champion: Laura Metcalfe’s Coffee Journey
Here's the deal: Meet Laura Metcalfe, a coffee freelancer in London who's been making waves in the specialty coffee scene for over a decade. Her passion for...