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The language of specialty coffee: Is it still relevant?
It was in 1974 that Erna Knutsen coined the term “specialty coffee” to describe more unique and higher-quality coffees grown in microclimates. And she changed the industry forever. Over the ensuing decades, we have come to define specialty coffee even more rigorously – largely using the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point quality scale. Our definitions, however, are not just technical. More holistic terms like “sustainable”, “traceable”, “transparent”, and “direct trade” are… read more
It was in 1974 that Erna Knutsen coined the term “specialty coffee” to describe more unique and higher-quality coffees grown in microclimates. And she changed the industry forever. Over the ensuing decades, we have come to define specialty coffee even… read more
How Can Your Smartphone Improve Your Coffee Experience?
Look around you. New technology is everywhere, and we’re not just talking about people instagramming latte art. No, we’re talking about the way it has...
5 Steps to Taking Eye-Popping #Coffee Photos
What got you into specialty coffee: the prospect of the most delicious cup you’d ever had or the incredible photos you kept seeing of it?...
Vacpot Syphon: The History & Brewing Guide
Total immersion brewing and filter/drip brewing are two worlds that rarely connect. Enter the syphon (also known as a siphon or a vac pot brewer)....
What Roast Dates Can Tell You About Your Coffee
Desperate for freshly roasted coffee, but not sure exactly how fresh is best? Its roast date can tell you something, but not everything. Read on,...
Arabica And Robusta: What’s The Difference?
Coffee’s has a rich, fascinating history. With third wave coffee, enthusiasts want to know about every step of its creation: the producers that manage the...
Kalita Wave: The Story & Brewing Guide
Kalita Who? The Wave is another offering from Kalita Co., the family-owned Japanese company which has been making coffee equipment since the 1950s. The Wave’s...
Hario V60: The History & Brewing Guide
They say the soul of the perfect cup of coffee is in the brew, and the V60 dripper really does make a beautiful brew. So what...
How Does Coffee Affect Your Brain? Are You Addicted to Caffeine?
Yawns are the body’s silent screams for coffee. *AGREED!* I was curious to find out how little coffee beans that were perfectly picked, roasted and...
Why you shouldn’t drink instant coffee
In the US, 7% of people drink instant coffee. In the UK, 77% do. And while I may be a Brit, I’d like to tell...
Which Filter Brew Method Is Best for You?
So, a Popular Question Is; “I Like My Coffee This Way – What Brewing Method Should I Use?” Well, our answer would always be to...