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Coffee Roast Levels 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Roasting Coffee

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Word of the Day

Partial sour

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Coffee Roast Levels 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Roasting Coffee

Whether you're just getting started or refining your first few batches, understanding coffee roast levels ...

Word of the Day

Partial sour

A secondary defect caused by microbial contamination that results in partially discolored (yellowish/reddish/brown), lighter-weight coffee beans. Three partial sours equal one full defect per 350 grams.

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Coffee Events | First Quarter 2024
Mark your calendars! Here are some coffee events, expos, and competitions you don’t want to miss in the first quarter of 2024. JANUARY January 16-19: [Houston, Texas] US Coffee Championships Qualifiers (Barista, Cup Tasters & Roasters) Coffee people will compete in the Barista, Cup Tasters and Roasters competitions for an opportunity to qualify to compete in the Nationals and may…

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Coffee Events | First Quarter 2024