For a coffee to qualify as “speciality”, it must have zero Primary defects and less than five Secondary defects Cupping involves roasting the coffee and brewing simply with hot water, and relies on the skill of the taster to assign scores to each of the coffee’s attributes, such the acidity, body, flavour and aroma. What … Read more
Some people use the term “gourmet” to refer to any coffee which is made from 100% Arabica beans , instead of the less popular robusta beans. In general, any gourmet, Third Wave coffee, or specialty coffee is made from arabica coffee beans. What is considered gourmet coffee? Gourmet coffee is generally made from 100% Arabica … Read more
gourmet coffee is generally made from 100% Arabica beans Arabica beans Coffea arabica (/əˈræbɪkə/), also known as the arabian coffee, is a species of flowering plant in the coffee and madder family Rubiaceae It is believed to be the first species of coffee to have been cultivated, and is currently the dominant cultivar, representing about … Read more
Today, with nearly 16,000 stores and more than 170,000 partners (employees) in 44 countries, Starbucks is the premiere roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world What is the specialty of Starbucks? Starbucks popularized espresso, got people excited about coffee from different countries, and introduced a whole new realm of drinks that were considered … Read more
speciality coffee is defined as any coffee that scores above 80 points on a 100 point scale Typically, speciality coffee is grown at high altitudes, with much care and attention from the farmer. From there, it is sold at a premium to coffee traders, or direct to roasters. What is the difference between Speciality coffee … Read more
For a coffee to qualify as “speciality”, it must have zero Primary defects and less than five Secondary defects Cupping involves roasting the coffee and brewing simply with hot water, and relies on the skill of the taster to assign scores to each of the coffee’s attributes, such the acidity, body, flavour and aroma. What … Read more