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What Is Black Tea Grading?
Getting into specialty tea is an exciting journey full of new flavors and options. Say goodbye to the “tea” you were choking down before. Most tea names are generally straightforward, but there is one sore point of confusion: tea grades. Just as c...
Coffee Tops Water, Typica Mejorado, and 3D Printing with Coffee Grounds
This hill tribe is teaching coffee-making to travellers in northern Thailand By Justin Meneguzzi for National Geographic “A hands-on farming day with the Lahu hill tribe offers travellers a unique insight into how remote communitie...
AC1, David Lynch and Coffee, and What Specialty Coffee Means Around the World
What does specialty coffee mean to different people around the world? By Matt Haw for Perfect Daily Grind “Objectively, we define 'specialty coffee' by a score of 80 points or above on the Specialty Coffee Association's 100-point s...
Coffee May Help Depression, Co-Roasting Spaces, and Cooking with Coffee
The association between coffee consumption and risk of incident depression and anxiety: Exploring the benefits of moderate intake By Jiahao Min et al., published in Psychiatry Research, for ScienceDirect “Mental disorders contribut...
Roasting Blends, Coffee Printers, and the Pros of High-Altitude Coffee
Breaking down how to roast coffee blends By Ashe Samuels for newGround “Blends weren't avoided for so long for no reason. They can be challenging to work with and can lack the clarity of flavour found in single origin coffee. So ha...
Optimal Roast Batch Size, Whole Bean > Ground, and Q Grader Recertification
Why is whole bean coffee better than ground coffee? By Lauren Loudon for newGround “Purchasing ground coffee offers clear benefits. For those without a grinder, and for those that prioritise a quick and uncomplicated brew method at...