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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...

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Coffee Helps 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...

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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...

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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...

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What Are Cold Brew Filter Packs?

Just when we thought cold brew coffee was the best it could be, the FRC R&D team went and made it better. In 2022, we crafted a brand-new blend brewed best on the rocks and put it in our Cold Brew Filter Packs. Cold brew coffee is already supe...

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Plant Milks Ghost Dairy, Coffee Strengthens Concrete, and Sri Lankan Coffee

Plant milks take centre stage in the coffee sector - but what happened to dairy? By Jordan Montgomery for Coffee Intelligence “The plant milk sector has undergone a substantial amount of investment in recent years. As such, it is u...