BLOG — Coffee Production
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Light Roast vs. Medium Roast - Coffee Roasting Explained
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What Is A Coffee Roaster? Wholesale, Subscriptions & Coffee Roasting Explained
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Ground Coffee vs. Instant Coffee: What Are The Main Differences?
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Espresso Explained: What's The Difference Between Espresso And Filter Coffee?
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Coffee Tasting Guide – Top 10 FAQs Answered
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Coffee Tasting Terms Explained — How To Taste Coffee Like A Professional
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A Visit from the Producers of El Vergel - What We Learnt
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Coffee Traceability: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
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The Cost of Coffee - What’s Behind the Rise in Coffee Prices?
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Natural? Washed? Honey? Coffee Processing Methods Explained
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How Do Colombia’s High Altitudes Affect Coffee Flavour?
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Specialty vs. Commodity Coffee: What's the Difference?
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Coffee Tasting Experiences - What to Expect During Your First Cupping Session
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Decaf Coffee Beans - How Is Coffee Decaffeinated?
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The Coffee Supply Chain - How Does It Work?
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The Impact of Colombian Coffee Cooperatives on the Specialty Coffee Industry
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How to Buy Specialty Coffee Beans - A Beginner’s Guide
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Arabica Coffee Beans - Why the World Loves Coffee Arabica
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The Colombian Coffee Triangle - The Past and Future of Colombia’s Most Famous Coffee Producing Region
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Single Origin vs. Blends - What’s the Difference?
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What Is Third Wave Coffee? A Practical Definition
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Colombian Coffee Beans - What Makes Them So Special?
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Understanding Different Coffee Roasts - A Beginner’s Guide
Bethany Lees
Innovation in the Coffee Industry: The Koji Method
We’re invigorated by experimental coffee processing techniques, which is why we're so excited about Koji, our new bean.
Jim Kersey
Coffee Origins – How Does Location Affect Flavour?
Factors ranging from climate and altitude to the way local farmers process their beans have an impact on flavour. We explore how coffee origins influence coffee profiles from different countries.
Jim Kersey
Natural? Washed? Honey? Coffee Processing Methods Explained
Although you don’t need to know the difference between natural, washed or honey processed coffees to enjoy them, cafes, roasters and specialty coffee retailers are increasingly using these terms as selling points for their beans.
Jim Kersey
How Do Colombia’s High Altitudes Affect Coffee Flavour?
Coffee beans grown at higher altitudes tend to produce coffees that are more complex, rich and distinct due to the cooler temperatures that extend the growth time of the coffee plant, adding more depth in flavour.
Bethany Lees
Specialty vs. Commodity Coffee: What's the Difference?
There's never been so much interest in specialty coffee as there is now. A growing number of coffee shops and roasters define themselves by their commitment to specialty coffee, and, in a way, their opposition to 'commodity coffee'.
Jim Kersey
Decaf Coffee Beans - How Is Coffee Decaffeinated?
We shed light on what decaf is and how exactly coffee is decaffeinated using methods like the sugar cane decaf process so you can make a more informed decision when choosing your next bag of Colombian decaf coffee beans.
Jim Kersey
The Coffee Supply Chain - How Does It Work?
Whatever your connection is to the world of specialty coffee, we’re all at the mercy of the coffee supply chain. And knowing a little more about how it works (and the threats that it faces) can help you understand just how appreciative we should all be of great coffee when it’s available to us.
Jim Kersey
The Impact of Colombian Coffee Cooperatives on the Specialty Coffee Industry
While the coop system isn’t perfect, it’s played a crucial role in developing the Colombia's specialty coffee market and allowing smallholders to band together and promote the attractiveness of their beans. Learn more!
Jim Kersey
How to Buy Specialty Coffee Beans - A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to start buying better specialty coffee with our beginner’s guide. We discuss roast dates, flavours (notes), supermarkets, descriptions on coffee packets, and provide a simple checklist for when you’re in a fix.
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