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September 25, 2023

Are natural processed coffees the best choice for espresso?

June 13, 2023

How can specialty coffee producers use coffee flowers?

March 13, 2023

Is there a difference between infused and flavoured specialty coffee?

November 17, 2022

How can controlled fermentation processing methods enhance coffee flavour and quality?

October 19, 2022

Exploring trends in experimental coffee processing

October 3, 2023

Why is it becoming more difficult for producers to differentiate their coffee?

In recent years, producers have been creating and implementing more diverse experimental processing methods to stand out in the specialty coffee market. As a result, sensory profiles have become more unique and complex. On top of this, the number of producers growing more exclusive arabica varieties (or even different species) has been increasing, too. In turn, the specialty coffee sector is becoming even more exciting. However, with more producers taking… read more

In recent years, producers have been creating and implementing more diverse experimental processing methods to stand out in the specialty coffee market. As a result, sensory profiles have become more unique and complex. On top of this, the number of… read more

October 3, 2023

Why is it becoming more difficult for producers to differentiate their coffee?

In recent years, producers have been creating and implementing more diverse experimental processing methods to stand out in the specialty coffee market. As a result,...

September 25, 2023

Are natural processed coffees the best choice for espresso?

Washed, natural, honey, anaerobic fermentation, carbonic maceration. Now more than ever, there is a more diverse range of processing methods in the specialty coffee sector....

June 13, 2023

How can specialty coffee producers use coffee flowers?

On farms across the Bean Belt, the emergence of white, fragrant flowers is a key stage in the life cycle process of coffee plants. By...

March 13, 2023

Is there a difference between infused and flavoured specialty coffee?

There’s no doubt that experimental processing methods have changed the trajectory of specialty coffee.  Traditionally, coffee is processed using washed, natural, and honey processing methods....

November 17, 2022

How can controlled fermentation processing methods enhance coffee flavour and quality?

In the specialty coffee industry, it’s no understatement that experimentally processed coffees have become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more producers are using...

October 19, 2022

Exploring trends in experimental coffee processing

When it comes to coffee production, processing is one of the most important steps. As well as being key for preserving quality, processing can also...

May 30, 2022

How are Kenyan coffee washing stations operated?

Processing is one of the most important stages in the coffee supply chain. There are a number of ways to process coffee, and each method...

May 10, 2022

Exploring the micro mill model in the coffee sector

Milling is one of the most important post-harvest steps in coffee production. It involves removing the various layers of the cherry to remove the seeds....

March 31, 2022

What is koji fermented coffee?

Processing is a stage in coffee production which is necessary to prepare the beans for roasting, as well as having a significant impact on coffee...

March 2, 2022

How can processing be used to improve the quality of commodity robusta coffee?

Robusta accounts for between 30 and 40% of global coffee exports, yet in major consuming markets, it is predominantly used in blends and soluble coffee....

December 8, 2021

Coffee processing in East Africa: A guide

East Africa produces some of the world’s best coffee. This is for a number of reasons, including the region’s unique climate and geography. But what...

June 3, 2021

Carbonic maceration & biodynamic farming: Experimental coffee processing in Panama

Although Panama grows comparatively small volumes of coffee, today it is recognised around the world as a producer of high-quality beans. This is thanks in...

January 25, 2021

How do microorganisms affect fermentation & the sensory profile of coffee?

As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push boundaries in regards to processing and fermentation. The end goal...

September 28, 2020

Fermenting Coffee With Fruit: A New Trend

In today’s specialty coffee market, buyers look for coffees that have exotic flavour profiles and high cupping scores. This has motivated coffee producers to innovate...

September 23, 2020

Three Examples Of Innovative Coffee Processing In Indonesia

Indonesia is the fourth-biggest coffee producing country in the world, behind Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia.  After coffee leaf rust wiped out most of the high-quality...

November 20, 2019

Coffee Processing: Exploring Naturals, Pulped Naturals, & Honeys

What unites naturals, pulped naturals, and honeys? They dry with all or some of the cherry attached. But what separates them? Quite a lot. Broadly...