We had an incredible time pouring at this year’s London Coffee Festival, and as always, we walked away with some fresh insights from talking to hundreds of people who love coffee. 1. Fruity, Funky Coffees Are Having a Moment One thing was crystal clear: people are...
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...
