Coffee 101

Yeast Washed Processing｜The Precise Magic of Aroma

This can be considered an “advanced version” of the washed process. More accurately, it is known as “yeast-inoculated washed.” The yeast added is almost always natural, food-grade microbial strains, mainly... Read more...

Wet-Hulling｜Sumatra's Contradictory Flavor

If you've ever tasted Mandheling coffee, its rich, woody, herbal, or even medicinal flavor is a hallmark of the "wet-hulled" processing method. In Sumatra, where rainfall is frequent and humidity... Read more...

Anaerobic Natural Process | Sweetness That Amazes with Time

Anaerobic sun-drying sounds scientific, but it's actually a game coffee farmers play against time. They stuff fresh coffee cherries into sealed stainless steel barrels, where, in an oxygen-free and low-temperature... Read more...

Raisin Honey Treatment | Musician's White Wine

This is an "enhanced" version of the honey process, a technique favored by the Musician Series, which is grown in high-altitude volcanic regions. It involves drying the coffee cherries until... Read more...

Honey Process | Viscous Sweetness

Don't misunderstand, not a drop of honey is added to this process. "Honey" refers to the sticky mucilage layer on the outside of the coffee bean. After the coffee fruit's... Read more...

Washed Process | Pursuing Clean Fruit Acidity

Washed processing emerged after the 18th century and is more commonly used in rainy regions. The pulp is first removed, and the beans are soaked in water for 16 to... Read more...

Sun-Dried Process Natural | The Beauty of Raw Wildness

This is the oldest and most traditional processing method passed down from our ancestors. Sun-drying means letting the coffee cherries dry directly under the sun for 2-4 weeks. During this... Read more...

Getu Bekele Ethiopian Race Master

If you frequent our store, you might notice some coffee bags marked "Getu Bekele Selection." This name, especially among those who love Ethiopian beans, is a golden seal of quality... Read more...

Taste of Harvest (T.O.H)｜African Bean Selection Competition

If you love African beans, you must get to know T.O.H. It's an annual competition launched by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA), much like the Cup of Excellence (C.O.E)... Read more...

WBC World Barista Championship | The Olympic Games of the Coffee World

The World Barista Championship is an annual premier competition, often referred to as the "Olympics of coffee." It represents the ultimate test for baristas each year, where every competitor must... Read more...

Coffee bean moisture prevention tips!

When the weather is humid, coffee beans can be really tricky to deal with. It's often said that beans "fear moisture, light, and heat," and this is especially true in... Read more...

Stop mistaking the exhaust valve for an aroma hole.

My friend received a bag of coffee beans, and her first reaction was to vigorously squeeze the small round hole on the packaging, exclaiming, "It smells so good!" To be... Read more...

Mocha: A sip of coffee's rich history.

Many people think "Mocha" refers to coffee with chocolate, but historically, it was a real place, an ancient port called Mocha on the Red Sea. Around the fifteenth century, Yemen... Read more...

What are microlots?

The "microlots" that people often hear about are, to put it plainly, limited-edition treasures that have been selected and re-selected. They are not factory assembly lines; very often, they are... Read more...

How long do beans need to be aged to taste good?

Typically, light to medium roasted beans are ready after about 12-14 days. However, if your beans have undergone particularly complex processing methods, such as the currently popular anaerobic or various... Read more...

Why do coffee beans need to be "rested"?

People often ask: Aren't freshly roasted beans the freshest? Why do they need to be "rested"?Actually, freshly roasted coffee beans are like an unrefined young man. While their aroma is... Read more...

Why are some beans only available for a "limited time"?

The coffee expert working with Doudou has some influence in the industry and has been a long-time friend of green bean suppliers. Therefore, whenever there are top-quality, in-season beans, he... Read more...

Blended Coffee Beans｜The roaster's secret recipe

Blended coffee beans are essentially the roaster's signature dish; you won't find the exact same blend anywhere else, and they best reveal the soul of a coffee shop. Creating a... Read more...

Single Origin Coffee Beans | Savor the Unique Terroir

Single origin coffee beans refer to beans from the same country and the same region.Because each region has its unique climate, soil, and natural environment, coupled with the distinct processing... Read more...

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