Don’t Let It Build Up: On Scale Prevention
Tackling mineral deposits in brewing: how you can prevent scale buildup and prolong the life of your brewing equipment.
A Brief History of Coffee In Revolution
The stimulating effects of caffeine have done more than help people through long work days. All over the world, coffee has played a part in challenging the status quo.
9 Tips on Negotiating Your Commercial Lease
Negotiating your commercial lease can be overwhelming and confusing: here are nine tips that'll guide you through the process.
Smooth Sippers v. Face Melters: Balancing Strength & Flavor in Cold Brew
The debate rages on: should cold brew taste balanced or melt your face off?
Beyond Earl Grey: Tea Wisdom from Three AAPI-Owned Importers
The past decade has seen a newer crop of quality-minded tea importers and vendors: here are three you need to know.
Big Time Changes: Redefining Spot Coffee
Spot coffee—green, unroasted beans purchased from a warehouse—is often regarded as inferior. But is that really the case?
Nine Layered Steps to Make Large Events Safer for All
A two-part series examining how COVID-19 continues to spread at coffee events and what steps we can take to make spaces safer.
Covid Case Study: What Happened at Specialty Coffee Expo?
A two-part series examining how COVID-19 continues to spread at coffee events and what steps we can take to make spaces safer.
Triangulate Your Career: Should Baristas Consider Getting Q Grader Certification?
Is Q certification worth it for baristas to pursue? The answer depends on where you want to go in your career.
For The Love of Decaf: A Glimpse Into the Rise of Decaffeinated Specialty Coffee
People have consumed coffee for its stimulating effect since the beginning. Legend has it that Kaldi, a goat herder in Ethiopia, discovered coffee cherries when he noticed how energetic his goats were after eating…