Coffee Technology
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Brew Coffee with a Nel Drip and Flannel Filter
Learn how to use a Nel drip with a flannel filter to brew rich, full-bodied coffee. Step-by-step instructions with grind size, water temp, and timing.
How to Brew Coffee with a Chemex: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to make coffee with a Chemex using 50–60g beans, 1200–1400g water, and a bloom step for balanced extraction.
How to Make New Orleans Iced Coffee at Home
Learn how to brew traditional New Orleans iced coffee with chicory, cold water, sugar, and milk for a bold, smooth cold brew.
How to Pour a Latte Art Heart: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to pour a classic latte art heart in under a minute. Get the right milk texture, pour point, and finishing technique.
How to Brew Coffee with a French Press: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to make French press coffee with exact grind size, brew time, and water ratios for a full-bodied cup.
How to Brew Coffee Using a Drip Cone
Learn how to make pour-over coffee with a drip cone using 25–30g of beans, 600–700ml water, and a 2:1 bloom-to-pour ratio. Step-by-step guide included.
How to Do Latte Art: 2 Main Pouring Methods Explained
Learn the two main ways to create latte art—free pouring and etching—plus the tools and techniques needed to master milk texture and design.
How to Cup Coffee Like a Professional Taster
Learn the standard coffee cupping method used by professionals to evaluate roasted coffee, including dry and wet aromas, break, slurp, and scoring.
How Intelligentsia Makes Coffee with a Siphon Brewer
Learn how specialty coffee roaster Intelligentsia brews siphon coffee, including equipment, ratios, and method details in this step-by-step guide.
How a Former Finance Pro Built a Specialty Coffee Brand
Former finance executive Lin Ling left her high-paying job to chase coffee dreams, opening Berry Boutique Coffee in 2013 and evolving it into a go-to specialty spot.
How to Taste Coffee Like Wine: A Guide to Coffee Flavor Appreciation
Learn how to taste coffee like wine by identifying four key flavor notes and following a structured approach to uncover layers of aroma and taste.
How to Pour a Heart Latte Art Design Step by Step
Learn how to create a classic heart shape in latte art with clear, step-by-step instructions for perfecting your pour.
What Is Latte Art and How Do You Make It?
Latte art blends espresso and steamed milk to create patterns like hearts and roses. Learn the key techniques, tools, and why it’s harder than it looks.
How Kazuki Yamamoto Creates 3D Latte Art
Discover how Japanese barista Kazuki Yamamoto crafts astonishing 3D latte art, including a lifelike giraffe, with expert technique and precision.
Taste Zones on the Tongue: Coffee Sensory Training Basics
Learn how taste zones on the tongue work and why the classic 'flavor map' is misleading. Discover the 4–5 basic tastes relevant to coffee tasting.
How Starbucks Makes a Caramel Macchiato — Step by Step
See how Starbucks prepares its Caramel Macchiato with two shots of espresso, steamed milk, vanilla syrup, and plenty of caramel drizzle.
Coffee Roasting Basics: Machines, Reactions & Roast Levels
Learn the key coffee roasting machines, chemical changes during roast, and how to classify roast levels from light to dark.
Coffee Roasting Basics: What Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Learn the fundamentals of coffee roasting—its definition, history, evolution, and types of machines—in this essential beginner’s guide.
Q Grader Exam: 22 Tests for Specialty Coffee Certification
Passing the Q Grader exam requires 22 tests over 5 days. Here’s exactly what’s tested, how to prepare, and what to expect.
What Is Honey Process Coffee? The Sweet Middle Ground
Honey process coffee sits between washed and natural methods. It offers cleaner flavors than natural but more sweetness than washed, with a sticky mucilage layer.