by joan cher | Aug 19, 2025 | Brewing Techniques, Coffee Culture, Coffee Education
What is a Dead Flat White? Coffee menus are full of familiar names like espresso , cappucino, latte, flat white. But every so often, a request pops up that leaves both baristas and customers raising an eyebrow. One such example, the dead flat white. In fact, this was...
by joan cher | Aug 8, 2025 | Coffee Education, Specialty Coffee
Specialty, Not Speciality Coffee Speciality Coffee? The other day, we spotted a signboard that read: “Speciality Coffee.” Cue the panic. Wait… have we been spelling it wrong all this time? So, we did what any reasonable coffee people would do, we...
by joan cher | Jul 15, 2025 | Coffee Education, Coffee Origins, Specialty Coffee
Coffee Origins Unpacked (Part 3): How to Explore and Appreciate Coffee Origins Now that you understand what impacts coffee flavour from origin to origin, how can you explore origins yourself and find what you like? A great way to start is tasting single origin coffees...
by joan cher | Jul 9, 2025 | Coffee Education, Coffee Origins, Specialty Coffee
Coffee Origins Unpacked (Part 2): What Makes Coffee From Different Origins Taste Different In Part 1, we explored where coffee is grown and what single origin means. Now let’s take a closer look at why coffee from different countries tastes so different, and how...
by joan cher | Jun 27, 2025 | Coffee Education, Coffee Origins, Specialty Coffee
Coffee Origins Unpacked (Part 1): Where Does Coffee Come From? Understanding Coffee Origins & Single Origin Coffee When you enjoy a cup of coffee, do you ever wonder where those beans came from? Just like wine or chocolate, coffee is deeply influenced by its...
by joan cher | Jun 19, 2025 | Coffee Education, Coffee Industry, Specialty Coffee
Types of Coffee Processing: An Overview Ever wondered why two coffees from the same origin can taste wildly different? The answer often lies in how the coffee was processed. Coffee processing is on of the most important steps in shaping a bean’s final flavour. Whether...
