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coffee quality

12 posts
  • Coffee Tasting

Common Off-Flavors: Stale, Baked, Underdeveloped

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Sensing common off-flavors like stale, baked, and underdeveloped notes can reveal underlying quality issues worth exploring further.
  • Emma
  • December 10, 2025
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  • Sustainable Coffee

Traceability in Coffee: From Farm to Cup

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Keen on understanding how traceability in coffee ensures quality and ethics? Discover the journey from farm to cup and why it matters.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • November 26, 2025
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  • Coffee Tasting

Defects and Taints: Baked, Underdeveloped, Phenolic, and More

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When harvest timing and storage conditions falter, defects like baked, underdeveloped, or phenolic taints can develop, and understanding how to prevent these issues is crucial.
  • Emma
  • November 20, 2025
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  • Coffee History

The Third Wave: How Specialty Coffee Reframed Quality

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Perhaps no movement has reshaped coffee more profoundly than the Third Wave, which elevates quality and storytelling—discover how it redefines your coffee experience.
  • Emma
  • November 14, 2025
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  • Industry News

Inside Cup of Excellence: How the Program Elevates Producers

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Producers benefit from increased recognition and market access through Cup of Excellence, but how exactly does this program elevate their status and practices?
  • Emma
  • October 14, 2025
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  • Coffee Regions

Honduras Coffee: Central America’s Emerging Quality Producer

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Journey into Honduras coffee’s rise as a top-quality producer, and discover what makes its beans truly exceptional.
  • Olivia
  • October 8, 2025
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  • Coffee Gear

Grinder vs. Pre-Ground: Why a Quality Grinder Elevates Your Brew

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Inevitably, choosing a quality grinder transforms your coffee experience—discover how it can elevate your brew and why it matters.
  • Olivia
  • September 18, 2025
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  • Coffee Culture

What Makes a Specialty Coffee Shop Special?

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A specialty coffee shop elevates your experience with rare beans, expert brewing, and a focus on quality that keeps you curious to learn more.
  • Sophie
  • August 25, 2025
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  • Coffee Guides

Decoding Coffee Labels: What to Look For

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The truth behind coffee labels reveals key details about origin, flavor, and quality—discover what to look for and unlock your perfect brew.
  • Emma
  • May 5, 2025
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  • Coffee Tasting

Common Coffee Defects and How to Spot Them

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Aiming to perfect your coffee taste? Discover how to identify common defects and ensure every brew is exceptional.
  • Emma
  • May 4, 2025
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  • Espresso

Backflushing and Cleaning: Protecting Your Machine

Just regular backflushing and cleaning can prevent costly machine failures and keep…
  • Emma
  • January 8, 2026
burr wear and alignment
  • Espresso

Grinder Burrs for Espresso: Wear and Alignment

Discover how burr wear and misalignment impact espresso quality and learn essential…
  • Emma
  • January 8, 2026
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  • Coffee Guides

Bypass Brewing: Strength Without Over-Extraction

Great brewing techniques balance grind size and timing to achieve strength without…
  • Emma
  • January 7, 2026
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  • Coffee Guides

Agitation Techniques: Swirl, Stir, and Pulse

Great agitation techniques like swirl, stir, and pulse can de-escalate tense…
  • Emma
  • January 7, 2026
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