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THE SCIENCE OF TEMPERATURE AND SENSORY PERCEPTION

THE SCIENCE OF TEMPERATURE AND SENSORY PERCEPTION   One of the most overlooked yet fundamental aspects of coffee tasting is...

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STOP WITH THE MYTH OF 800-1000 FLAVOUR MOLECULES IN COFFEE AROMA

STOP WITH THE MYTH OF 800-1000 FLAVOUR MOLECULES IN COFFEE AROMA   The Myth of Coffee's 800–1000 Flavour Molecules: A Scientific...

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UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF POST-HARVEST COFFEE PROCESSES THROUGH FLAVOUR MARKERS

UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF POST-HARVEST COFFEE PROCESSES THROUGH FLAVOUR MARKERS   In the evolving world of coffee post-harvest...

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DOES COLOUR MATTER IN COFFEE ?

DOES COLOUR MATTER IN COFFEE ? The Hidden Power of Colour in Your Coffee Cup - crossmodal associations Did you know that the colour of...

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ARE SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE CAPSULES REACHING THE END OF THEIR LIFECYCLE IN THE EU ?

ARE SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE CAPSULES REACHING THE END OF THEIR LIFECYCLE IN THE EU ? The EU PPWR and Its Impact on Coffee Capsules: What You Need...

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STOP WITH THE MYTH OF COFFEE BEING SECOND MOST TRADED COMMODITY !

STOP WITH THE MYTH OF COFFEE BEING SECOND MOST TRADED COMMODITY ! It's a common belief that coffee is the second most traded commodity...

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COFFEA HUMBLOTIANA: A RARE AND NATURALLY DECAFFEINATED COFFEE

Coffea humblotiana: A Rare, Naturally Decaffeinated Coffee Species   The Humblot coffee tree, native to the Comoros archipelago,...

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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH CASCARA BEVERAGES ?

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH CASCARA BEVERAGES ?   Regulatory and Legal Hurdles Challenging microbiological sepcifications for Food...

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HOW MATCH LATTES BECAME MORE TRENDY THAN SPECIALTY COFFEES

How Matcha Latte and Matcha beverages became more trendy than Specialty Coffees According to market research, the global matcha market was...

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IS OLEOGUSTUS THE 6th TASTE ?

Is Oleogustus the 6th taste ? What makes milk-based coffee so satisfying? Beyond its creaminess and ability to mellow coffee's natural...

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THE SCIENCE OF BITTERNESS IN COFFEE: A TASTE LIKE NO OTHER

The Science of Bitterness in Coffee: A Taste Like No Other Did you know that the bitterness of coffee is far more complex than other basic...

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SWITZERLAND’S ESPRESSO: WHAT'S GOING WRONG ?

SWITZERLAND’S ESPRESSO: what’s going wrong ? Did you know that preparing a perfect espresso is a true science? Yet, in many Swiss cafés and...

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TO QUENCH OR NOT TO QUENCH ? THAT IS THE QUESTION !

To Quench or Not to Quench? That is the Question! WHAT IS QUENCHING ?
Quenching is the process of cooling freshly roasted coffee beans by...

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WHEN AI MEETS SENSORY ANALYSIS : THE FUTURE OF COFFEE QUALITY

WHEN AI MEETS SENSORY ANALYSIS : The Future of Coffee Quality In the world of coffee, the role of sensory analysis and the expertise of...

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ACRYLAMIDE IN ROASTED COFFEES

ACRYLAMIDE IN ROASTED COFFEE This chemical substance is classified as « probably carcinogenic » by some health agencies, including the WHO,...

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EXPLORING FLAVOURED "MOSTO"

FLAVOURS IN COFFEE - 2 Exploring Flavoured “Mosto” in Green Coffee Infusion. The different types of Mostos must be defined in order to...

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FLAVOURS - REGULATIONS

FLAVOURS Definitions across the world Flavouring regulations vary across different regions and countries, and the classification of...

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THE NAGOYA PROTOCOL

The Nagoya Protocol (signed in 2010 and effective in 2014) The Nagoya Protocol is an international agreement under the Convention on...

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THE AEROPRESS

THE AEROPRESS is a relatively modern coffee brewing method invented by Alan Adler in 2005. Adler, a Stanford University engineering instructor,...

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Q-Arabica Grader Course

Q ARABICA GRADER COURSE Taking the Q Arabica Grader course from the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) is a fantastic step for any serious coffee...

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