Swish it around gently. Think “wine snob,” minus the noise (and spitting.) This will help you savor the coffee and focus on identifying the specific flavor notes present.

To turn great quality beans and excellent water into the perfect cup of deliciousness, there is no way around it; you’ve got to know exactly how much of each to use. Imagine making a cake and guessing how much flour or milk…

I’ve heard it said that “coffee is coffee,” which is like saying that “ice cream is ice cream.” Vanilla tastes different depending on your brand and never tastes the same as chocolate… It’s the same with coffee.

Begin your coffee journey here.