Center Line Char on Naturals: Why ‘Ugly’ Isn’t a Flaw
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Center line char isn’t a flaw—it’s a sign of quality, proving "ugly" isn’t a defect, but a fingerprint of the bean’s journey. In This Article The Myth of 'Defect' in Center Line CharRedefining Roast Focus: From Char to Cup Center line char isn’t a flaw—it’s a signature of the bean’s origin. For years, roasters have treated it as a defect, a mark to be erased. But in our espresso blend, which leans heavily on naturals, that char has become a marker of quality. A recent small-lot coffee arrived with a distinct center line…