Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/coffee/ Coffee Industry Stories and Insights Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:08:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://freshcup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-Untitled-512-×-512-px-2-32x32.png Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/coffee/ 32 32 223497660 Why the New Coffee Brewing Control Chart is a Big Deal https://freshcup.com/why-the-new-coffee-brewing-control-chart-is-a-big-deal/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=39701 The Specialty Coffee Association just announced updates to the Coffee Brewing Control Chart, a document that has defined the perfect cup of coffee for nearly seven decades. What does it mean to bring those standards into the 21st century?

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]]> 39701 Five Places, Five Espresso Blends https://freshcup.com/five-places-five-espresso-blends/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=38766 Five roasters, five takes on espresso. Explore how some of the most popular roasters craft an espresso blend that is unforgettable and distinct. 

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]]> 38766 Decaf Coffee, But Make It Specialty https://freshcup.com/decaf-coffee-but-make-it-specialty/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37629 Decaf coffee has come a long way over the last one hundred years, but can it join the third wave?

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]]> 37629 Welcoming Home Baristas Into Coffee: “It’s On Us, The Professionals” https://freshcup.com/welcoming-home-baristas/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37431 More and more folks are finding a passion for coffee through swipes and likes, but who is the home barista? How can roasters and cafes welcome them into the larger coffee community?

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]]> 37431 The Prototype of All Desire: How Processing Can Increase—and Improve—Sweetness in Robusta https://freshcup.com/the-prototype-of-all-desire-how-processing-can-increase-and-improve-sweetness-in-robusta/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37250 Sweetness in coffee is often a marker of quality, but it's often ignored when talking about Robusta. But small changes at the farm level can be the key to finding more sweetness in Robusta.

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]]> 37250 Latte Art and Alternative Milks: The Good, The Bad, and the Tasty https://freshcup.com/latte-art-and-alternative-milks-the-good-the-bad-and-the-tasty/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37205 Milk steaming is a hard-earned skill; alternative milks don't make this task easier. But with a few tips, you can easily toggle from oat to soy to almond.

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]]> 37205 What’s the Deal with Mushroom Coffee? https://freshcup.com/whats-the-deal-with-mushroom-coffee/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=36626 Many brands are launching new products pairing mushrooms and coffee. A look at science and history reveals what's driving this pairing.

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]]> 36626 What You Need to Know About Barista Certification Programs  https://freshcup.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-barista-certification-programs/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=36043 Barista certification programs promise to teach learners new skills and can help with career advancement. But do they fulfill that promise? 

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]]> 36043 The Cup In Hand: How Shape and Design Affect Coffee Drinking https://freshcup.com/the-cup-in-hand-how-shape-and-design-affect-coffee-drinking/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=34632 The shape, weight, and feel of a cup can have a significant impact on the way you experience the flavor of coffee.

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]]> 34632 The Challenges of Coffee Certifications Go Beyond The Retail Shelf https://freshcup.com/the-challenges-of-coffee-certifications-go-beyond-the-retail-shelf/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=34308 Coffee certifications can be a valuable tool for farmers and roasters—but can be cost-prohibitive and difficult to navigate. We explore the benefits and challenges of certification programs before a coffee ever reaches the shelf.

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