Coffee Technology
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Grind Coffee Beans for Every Brewing Method
Learn the right grind size for espresso, pour-over, French press and more. Match your coffee grinder settings to your brewing device.
How to Blend Coffee Beans for Different Flavors
Learn how to mix coffee beans to create unique flavor profiles, with recommended base beans, ratios, and blending methods.
How to Evaluate New Coffee Beans Using Cupping
Learn how coffee professionals assess green bean quality through standardized cupping methods, including grind size, water temp, and scoring.
4 Key Factors That Make a Great Espresso Shot
Discover the four essential elements—pressure, temperature, yield, and time—that determine whether your espresso tastes balanced and delicious.
How to Judge Espresso Crema Color and Thickness
Learn how to assess espresso quality by crema color—gold-brown is ideal—and thickness, with a target of 0.5oz lasting 2+ minutes.
How to Clean and Maintain an Espresso Machine Like Oscar
Learn how to properly backflush, soak, and maintain your espresso machine daily to keep it clean and tasting great.
How to Level and Tamp Espresso Coffee Grounds Properly
Master the key steps of dosing, leveling, and tamping espresso grounds to achieve consistent extractions and better shot quality.
How to Drink Espresso: Single vs Double Shot Guide
Learn how to properly taste espresso, the difference between single and double shots, and why crema, balance, and finish matter.
Why Espresso Macchiato Is a Popular Choice for Women
Discover why espresso macchiato is often considered a refined choice for women, with its small serving size and simple milk foam topping.
How to Visually and Sensory Identify Good vs Bad Green Coffee Beans
Learn how to spot bad green coffee beans before roasting using visual cues, smell, sound during grinding, and early signs in brewing.
How Probat Designs Coffee Roasting Factories
Learn how Probat builds full-scale coffee roasting facilities, from green bean intake to energy-saving roasting systems.
How Probat Roasting Factories Control Emissions & Process Coffee
Learn how Probat factories handle emissions, process green beans, roast, and package coffee with high efficiency and environmental controls.
Top 10 Countries That Drink the Most Coffee per Person
Finland leads the world in coffee consumption, with 9.6 kg per person annually. See the full ranking of nations by daily intake.
Best Milk for Steaming and How to Froth Fine Microfoam with a Semi-Automatic Machine
Find out which milk types produce the best microfoam and learn the key steps to steaming smooth, stable milk with a home semi-auto machine.
How to Evaluate a Good Cup of Coffee by Taste
Learn the key standards for evaluating coffee taste, including aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel, with professional sensory descriptions.
The History and Role of the International Coffee Organization
Founded in 1963, the ICO unites coffee importers and exporters to stabilize markets. Learn how it shapes global coffee trade today.
How to Judge Espresso Quality by Crema, Flow, and Color
Learn how to assess espresso quality through crema thickness, flow rate, and color—key indicators of taste, freshness, and technique.
Why Bloom Matters in Pour-Over Coffee
Learn why the bloom phase is essential for balanced pour-over extraction, how long to bloom, and how much water to use.
How a Moka Pot Works and How to Brew With It
Discover how the moka pot makes coffee, why it’s often mistaken for espresso, and how to use it correctly for strong, crema-topped shots.
The History and Method of Pour-Over Coffee Brewing
Learn how pour-over coffee became popular again and how to brew it with precise control over grind, water, and time.