A question that’s been on my mind for a long time: Why are barista champions considered the best purveyors of coffee? After spending decades in this industry — cutting my teeth in the daily grind of cafes, serving real people with real expectations — it’s hard not to...
Coffee Packaging – Let’s start with the basics: freshly roasted coffee releases CO₂. That gas needs somewhere to go, which is why we use valved bags — they let gas out without letting oxygen in, which would otherwise start to degrade the beans. Oxidization dulls...
Send Help! Why It’s So Hard to Find Great Coffee (Even in San Francisco) Why is it so hard to find Great Coffee! My daily ritual is simple: make a coffee, reflect on yesterday, plan the day ahead… and actually enjoy my coffee. But here I am in San Francisco—the tech...
Away Game Coffee: Brewing Excellence on the Road Introduction: The Search for a Good Cup While Traveling Away Game Coffee: Brewing Excellence on the Road – If you’ve spent years immersed in the world of specialty coffee, there’s one hard truth you learn when...
Rising Green Coffee Prices Rising Green Coffee Prices: What It Means for Your Daily Brew If you’ve noticed your daily coffee getting more expensive, you’re not alone. The global price of green coffee has been on the rise, and it’s not just a temporary blip. This shift...
