by Darren Luft | Feb 12, 2025 | Processing
Coffee processing is a generalized term involving a number of post-harvest steps. Significant among them is the fermentation stage. Here, I am exploring processing from the fermentation methods in common use. This article follows on from an earlier one entitled, The...
by Darren Luft | Feb 7, 2025 | Roasting
Coffee roasting is a fascinating and complex process that dramatically affects the flavour of your beans. As a home barista, understanding the different roast levels is crucial for selecting and preparing the perfect cup. The Roasting Spectrum As you’re...
by Darren Luft | Feb 6, 2025 | Roasting
This pairing guide highlights the optimal roasting levels to best accentuate the unique flavour profiles of celebrated coffee varietals.  : Remember, personal preference always reigns supreme, so feel free to experiment! The bean varietals mentioned here are...
by Darren Luft | Apr 14, 2024 | Preparation
Whether you are starting with green, non-roasted coffee beans, or you are buying off the shelf at your local supermarket, knowing the basis for masterful bean selection is important. For those of us drinking the (coffee-flavoured) Kool-aid, there exists a...
by Darren Luft | Apr 10, 2024 | Preparation
In the dimly lit corners of early morning kitchens, where the scent of freshly ground coffee hangs heavy in the air, there exists a ritual—a merging of water and beans, of heat and patience. This is the art of brewing, a journey into the heart of flavour where...
