Coffee 101

Coffee is traditionally roasted in Ethiopia.

The History of Coffee

  • The Origin Story of Coffee
  • The Waves of Coffee
  • What is Specialty Coffee?
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A person picking coffee cherries off of a coffee plant.

The Anatomy of Coffee

  • The Coffee Cherry
  • Varietals and Species
  • Arabica vs Robusta – what’s the difference?
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A person harvests coffee by hand.

The Geography of Coffee

  • The Coffee Belt: Climate, Soil and Elevation
  • Harvesting Techniques

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Coffee cherries being depulped.

Coffee Processing

  • Washed Process
  • Natural Process
  • Wet Hulled Process
  • Swiss Water Process
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A person roasting coffee on a Loring

Coffee Roasting

  • Caramelization and the Maillard reaction
  • The Effects of Roasting on Bean Characteristics
  • Roast Profiles
  • Cupping for Quality

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Illustration of coffee being roasted

The Journey of Coffee

  • Recap on the journey from seed to cup.
  • Fairtrade vs Direct Trade
  • Bean Certifcations and Sustainability


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