By unraveling the distinct features of the V60 and Chemex pour-over methods, coffee lovers can confidently select the brewing style that suits their personal taste and daily routine. This guide details how their design, filter types, and brewing technique shape the final cup, empowering beginners to explore and enjoy specialty […]
Mastering Smoothness: The Art of Aeropress Brewing for a Delightful Coffee Experience
This article unpacks the key variables that create a smooth, balanced cup using the Aeropress: grind size, coffee dose, water temperature, brewing technique, and filter choice. Smooth coffee isn’t just about taste—it’s about cultivating a velvety texture and nuanced flavor balance that enhances drinkability and highlights the bean’s character. For […]
Pour-Over vs Drip Coffee: Discovering Their Unique Flavors and Brewing Experiences
This piece breaks down the clear-cut differences between pour-over and drip coffee, focusing on how their brewing processes shape taste, aroma, and the culture of coffee drinking. Understanding these contrasts helps beginners choose a method that suits their lifestyle and palate, making the coffee journey more engaging and flavorful. Introduction […]
Decoding Coffee Certifications: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding What’s Behind Your Cup
Coffee certifications are more than just labels; they are gateways to understanding the social, environmental, and quality standards behind your morning brew. This guide breaks down key certifications such as Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, and Q Grader, revealing how each influences the coffee you enjoy and the lives of […]
Americano vs Long Black — What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever looked at an Americano and a Long Black side by side, you might think they’re the same coffee in different cups. But these two drinks have very different stories, flavors, and brewing methods. Americano Origin: United StatesHow it’s made: Start with a shot (or two) of espresso, […]
How to Store Coffee Beans for Peak Freshness
Once roasted, coffee beans begin to lose their freshness almost immediately. Oxidation, triggered by exposure to oxygen, heat, light, and moisture, gradually destroys the oils that give coffee its aroma and flavor. In fact, oxidation not only dulls aroma and taste but may also encourage microbial activity on the bean […]
Cascara – Coffee Fruit Beverage
If you visit a specialty coffee shop in 2025, you might notice new drinks made from cascara — the dried skins of coffee cherries. Cascara has been consumed for centuries in Ethiopia and Yemen, but it has only recently become a trendy ingredient in ready-to-drink beverages. Fresh Cup magazine notes […]
Are Espresso Beans the Same as Coffee Beans?
Many coffee enthusiasts wonder if espresso beans differ from regular coffee beans. The answer might surprise you: espresso beans and regular coffee beans come from the same plant. What’s the Difference? The truth is, “espresso beans” are not a special type of coffee bean. They’re the same beans used for […]
Sensory Forum Taiwan 2019
In July 2019, a two-day coffee event Sensory Forum will be held on Taiwan Island.
