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“How you do anything is how you do everything.” - Katie Bernstein’s dad This quote was featured on a Stumptown Coffee Roasters video that I used to show prospective customers. I must’ve heard it at least 100 times and it’s become a part of my regular mantra in life. These beans that were pulled out of a retail bag of coffee from an independent roaster that I will not name made me think of why Stumptown selected that quote for their video. I imagine that whomever was roasting, blending, or bagging this coffee just assumed it was another 5 beans in a bag of many others and no one would know or care about them. Unfortunately the cup quality suffered from that assumption and I have to imagine they must know this is what their blends look & taste like. Aiming for quality means bringing rigor into the smallest aspects of your process. When corners are cut or the attitude is “it’s all fine cuz who cares?! No one will notice.” We’ve already missed the mark. Let’s keep the special in specialty coffee. It matters to our customers and the longevity of our community. What do you think? Do you agree with this quote? Would you drink this blend? 👇 #specialtycoffee #coffeebusiness #coffeeindustry #blends #coffeeroaster #coffeeroasting

Roasted coffee doesn't expire but has a "best before" date of 24 months As a coffee professional, you know that preserving the delicate and complex flavors of your coffee is crucial. Proper storage is the key to maintaining those flavors and ensuring the quality of your brew ☕. From ground coffee to coffee beans, every step counts. That's why UNIC is proud to offer expert guidance on how to store and preserve your coffee for optimal freshness and taste 🌟. Don’t let your coffee go stale! Our new blog post, "How to Store Your Coffee," provides you with all the information you need to ensure your coffee stays fresh and delicious 🤩. Learn about the ideal storage conditions, the best containers to use, and the dos and don'ts of coffee storage! 📖 https://lnkd.in/eGiPNW-m #weareUnic #Unicespresso

Careful and detailed palletization of our coffees to ensure the beans arrive in good shape to our clients´ facilities. In the picture a coffee headed towards one of our clients in Washington State. #colombianspecialtycoffee #specialtycoffee

Traditionally, a cup of coffee is considered to be 6 ounces. Based on this 6-ounce serving, a gallon of coffee, which contains 128 ounces, would yield approximately 21.33 servings. https://lnkd.in/gPkVw3DP #coffeeservings #galloncoffee #coffeecups

It's all in the brew! I've been on a quest to perfect that premium coffee experience at home, and guess what? I've got some secrets to share.    Here's a quick guide to elevate your daily grind: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭: Start with whole beans and grind them just before brewing. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Use filtered water to avoid off-flavors. Coffee is mostly water, so make it a good base 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Aim for 195°F to 205°F. Too hot and you'll scorch the beans, too cool and you'll miss the flavors. 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Consistency is key! Use a scale for coffee and water to get the perfect ratio. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠:Don't rush the brew. Whether it's a French press (4 minutes) or pour-over (about 3 minutes), let the water and coffee mingle properly.   🔽Curious coffee cats, what's your secret to a heavenly cup? Share your brew wisdom below #MishkiYakuCoffee #EcuadorianExcellence #CoffeeTips #SpecialtyCoffee 

Did you know that the type of coffee grinder you use can impact the taste of your final brew? This is because low-quality grinders are inconsistent in ground size. As a rule, the more consistent the size of coffee grounds, the more subtle and delicate flavors can shine through. In order to ensure that all the lovely flavors of your roast come through in every sip, be sure to do your research before purchasing a grinder. #roastar #thewholepackage #guidingstar #homeroasting #coffee

As a roaster what is the best way to make a coffee blend? While pre-roast blending can be more efficient, it often leads to uneven roast profile development. Most specialty coffee roasters would say post-roast blending is the best way to create a coffee blend. To find the perfect equipment for roasting your coffee blend head to bit.ly/3bGINtR #CoffeeRoaster #CoffeeBlend #Roaster

Have you ever heard of a $20 cup of coffee? The Ain't Normal Cafe in Oakland is serving up just that. This reminded me of Madhavan Ramanujam's talk on value-based pricing. He asks the audience if they like coffee, then how about at $20 to reinforce the idea. According to a recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle, there's one lingering question: Can a $20 cup of coffee ever be worth it? Well, that depends on who you ask :) Check out the article and let us know your thoughts! #Pricing #ValueBasedPricing #Coffee #AintNormalCafe

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Has ANY barista EVER been able to make cold coffee the way they want? Do you want to know more about how to CRAFT "cold brew style" and even high concentrate cold coffee? Do you want to play with a cold coffee tool made for baristas that allows adjustments based on origin, roast level, density, grind and more? A tool that can be done on the countertop that is simple and beautiful and brewed on demand in front of your customer? no boring extract... no long wait... no electricity... no filters... no mess... no storage... no sweat. #coldcoffee #coldextract #coldcoffeeextract #coldbrewconcentrate #specialtycoffee #baristatools #brewgadgets #coldpercolation #coldbrew #icedcoffee #coldbrewcoffee