Coffee Knowledge

Exploring Costa Rica’s coffee community through a variety of lenses.

The new class of coffee varieties assuring a future for coffee.

An overview of some of the over 1,000 chemical compounds found in coffee.

The variables to consider to “dial in” the perfect recipe.

The brew method that showcases the intention and skill in the coffee industry.

How temperature, humidity, oxygen, and time affect the chemical compounds in coffee.

Developing the flavors and aromas we associate with coffee.

Helpful guidelines to remember when approaching the cupping table.

The basics of using heat over time to alter green coffee.

Fair trade helps farmers and workers access better trading terms for sustainably produced products.