Coffee Knowledge Archives - Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/coffee/ Coffee Industry Stories and Insights Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:55:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://freshcup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-Untitled-512-×-512-px-2-32x32.png Coffee Knowledge Archives - Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/coffee/ 32 32 223497660 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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]]> 34308 Let’s Talk About Coffee Certifications https://freshcup.com/lets-talk-about-coffee-certifications/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=34008 B-corp, organic, fair trade: what do all the certifications gracing the shelves of coffee shops and grocery stores mean? We take a closer look.

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]]> 34008 Sweet Companions: Creating The Perfect Coffee and Cheese Pairing https://freshcup.com/coffee-and-cheese/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 http://freshcup.com/?p=14948 Its high fat content and overall creaminess makes cheese ideal for balancing coffee’s acidity.

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]]> 14948 Coffee Waste or Product Potential? https://freshcup.com/coffee-waste-or-product-potential/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 http://freshcup.com/?p=10155 Thanks to innovative minds across the globe, coffee cherry excess is being repurposed in food products, merchandise production, and even as biofuel.

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]]> 10155 Grinding for a Purpose: Everything You Need To Know To Pick The Right Grinder https://freshcup.com/grinding-for-a-purpose/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 http://freshcup.com/?p=7752 While espresso machines get most of the attention, grinders are the real workhorses of a café.

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