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The Foundations of Coffee

The Foundations of Coffee

Every cup of coffee begins in the same place: a narrow band circling the earth between the tropics, where temperature, rainfall, and altitude converge to make coffee possible. Before the...
Posted on By Rohan Byfield

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Long-form thoughts on coffee, routine, and the quiet discipline of showing up.

Varietals: Why Plant Genetics Matter Long Before the Roast

Varietals: Why Plant Genetics Matter Long Before the Roast

Varietals: Why Plant Genetics Matter Long Before the Roast Within arabica alone, there are hundreds of distinct varietals, each with different flavour potential, yield, disease resistance, and suitability to specific...
Posted on By Rohan Byfield
Arabica vs Robusta: Species, Structure, and Market Reality

Arabica vs Robusta: Species, Structure, and Market Reality

Arabica vs Robusta: Species, Structure, and Market Reality Two species dominate global coffee production, but they are not equals in the cup, the market, or the way they are grown....
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The Coffee Belt: Why Geography Is the First Ingredient

The Coffee Belt: Why Geography Is the First Ingredient

Before the roaster. Before the farm. Before the cherry. There is a line on a map. Most people begin their relationship with coffee at the cup. But every cup begins...
Posted on By Rohan Byfield