The Bitter Taste of Coffee: Causes and How to Reduce It
When drinking coffee, one of the common taste sensations is the bitter taste of coffee. For some coffee lovers, this flavor is one of the most sought-after parts of coffee. For some other coffee connoisseurs, the overpowering bitterness is a negative point. If so, is bitterness actually good or bad for coffee? To answer this […]
6 Examples of Secondary Defects in Coffee [Part 2]
If in the previous article we have discussed four examples of secondary defects, then in this article we will continue to discuss 6 other examples of secondary defects according to SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America). There are six secondary defects that we will discuss in this article. These defects are partial black, partial sour, […]
Coffee cup material changes the flavor of your coffee, is it true?
Did you know, when we are enjoying our favorite coffee, our brain unconsciously works to capture the experience or sensation of the taste of coffee. This is done by working together between the senses of sight, smell, taste and touch. Then, the result of this cooperation is able to provide stimulation so that we feel […]
The following coffee drink trends are expected to win consumers’ hearts in 2023
The rise of coffee shops in big cities has led to the exploration and creation of more diverse coffee concoctions. Coffee shops bring out each other’s signature as the ultimate dish to attract new customers. Competition for tea beverage outlets also seems to require coffee shops to be more creative. The paradigm of coffee drinks […]
[Press Release] Event Report: Taiwan International Coffee Show 2022
The Taiwan International Coffee Show 2022, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall from November 19th to 21st, 2022. This is an opportunity to see the scale of Taiwan and the global coffee industry. In the 4th-floor exhibition hall, over 100 booths display local and international coffee products. Booths around the hall offered green and […]
Carbonic Maceration: Fermentation on the Rise
Each coffee bean has a different flavor. In each of these coffee beans, there are certain factors that can affect its flavor characteristics. One of them is the post-harvest process. In fact, there are many discussions about post-harvest processes, ranging from ordinary post-harvest processes to experimental post-harvest processes. However, there is one experimental post-harvest process […]
Instant Coffee vs. Ground Coffee
Various kinds of coffee drink innovations are still growing today, even this drink is already available instant in packaging, which certainly makes it easier for coffee lovers who want to drink coffee only from home or in a short time. The proliferation of instant coffee products in stores certainly doesn’t make us forget the traditional […]
Learn the Coffee Cupping Testing Process for Specialty Coffee
In the coffee industry, especially specialty, coffee quality assessment is fundamental to measuring the value and quality of coffee. There are two main components of the assessment, namely the defect score assessment and the coffee cupping score assessment. One component of coffee quality assessment, the coffee cupping test, involves several important elements ranging from coffee […]
Caffeine Crash: Coffee Can Make You Sleepy!
For some people, they start their day with coffee. Drinking coffee in the morning can energize you for the day. Coffee contains caffeine that can eliminate drowsiness that can hinder your enthusiasm to start your day. However, have you ever thought that drinking coffee makes you sleepy? Even though the intention is to get rid […]
Are you a home brewer? Have this mandatory tool!
A home brewer is a person who prepares and brews coffee to be consumed by themselves, using their personal coffee brewing equipment at home. Yep, right in their own homes, and for those of you who are used to fulfilling your caffeine needs by buying a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop, maybe […]
