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What "specialty" actually means
The 80-point cup score, the SCA grading scale, why the line matters at the farm — and why the numbers above it are more contested than most drinkers realise.
What "specialty" actually means
The 80-point cup score, the SCA grading scale, why the line matters at the farm — and why the numbers above it are more contested than most drinkers realise.
Honduras: the quiet rise
Latin America's largest coffee producer by volume — and one of its least-known specialty origins. That's changing.
Honduras: the quiet rise
Latin America's largest coffee producer by volume — and one of its least-known specialty origins. That's changing.
How to brew French Press the right way
The classic full-immersion brewer, done properly. The recipe, the rest, the gentle plunge — and why patience is the secret.
How to brew French Press the right way
The classic full-immersion brewer, done properly. The recipe, the rest, the gentle plunge — and why patience is the secret.
How to pull a great espresso at home
The most demanding home brew, in plain English. The recipe, the dial-in process, and the three things that make or break a shot.
How to pull a great espresso at home
The most demanding home brew, in plain English. The recipe, the dial-in process, and the three things that make or break a shot.
How to brew AeroPress
The most forgiving brewer ever made. A recipe that works almost anywhere — from your kitchen to a hotel room.
How to brew AeroPress
The most forgiving brewer ever made. A recipe that works almost anywhere — from your kitchen to a hotel room.
How to brew V60 pour-over
The most-loved pour-over device, demystified. The recipe, the method, and the small adjustments that make the difference between a flat cup and a great one.
How to brew V60 pour-over
The most-loved pour-over device, demystified. The recipe, the method, and the small adjustments that make the difference between a flat cup and a great one.