Not all coffee is the same, and your palate probably already knows it. The first non‑negotiable requirement for a coffee to earn the “specialty” label is to receive an official score of 85 points or higher (on a 100‑point scale) from a certified Q Grader. In this evaluation, the goal is to assess […]

The human palate has a natural tendency: it’s always easier to identify something blatantly “bad” than to appreciate the nuances of something exceptionally “good.” However, the tolerance we have toward coffee defects is statistically unusual when compared to other beverages. The corked‑wine syndrome Let’s draw an analogy with the world of […]

Brewing Methods: Which one is yours? The heart of home coffee brewing. Different styles, but a single thread: coffee done right. ☕ The 8 stops in the world of extraction 1) Espresso Machine — The Professional Technique The destination for the analytical drinker. Precision is the rule […]