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Coffee Cupping: A Basic Introduction

July 6, 2018 by Steve Leighton

coffee cupping guide

This article is meant to be used as a basic introduction. There are no right or wrong ways of cupping, but this should help the novice who wishes to enjoy the delights of origin coffee. The aim is to introduce you to what cupping is, why we cup, how we cup and some of the […]

This article first appeared on INeedCoffee.com. Filed Under: Brewing Coffee

Espresso Blending Techniques

October 2, 2017 by Steve Leighton

Espresso Blending Techniques

Why just espresso blending? Why not talk about blending in general? Blending for the press pot or filter machine doesn’t need to be as precise. For one it’s a far weaker part of the cup compared to espresso and there are rules that can’t be broken in espresso blending that work really well in the […]

This article first appeared on INeedCoffee.com. Filed Under: Roasting Coffee

Fair Trade Coffee for Who?

April 1, 2006 by Steve Leighton

Green Coffee

A counterview to the Fair Trade Debate This article discusses and investigates what fair trade is, what I don’t like about it, and the alternatives that exist. Has Bean made a bold statement in 2002, to no longer stock any Fair Trade products. This hurt us financially and meant that some of our customers went […]

This article first appeared on INeedCoffee.com. Filed Under: Coffee Business

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