Palate Training

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Developing Your Coffee Palate: How to Identify Flavor Notes Like a Q-Grader

Learn how to identify coffee flavor notes like a Q-Grader. A comprehensive guide to palate training, the SCA flavor wheel,…

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Palate Development: How to Taste Espresso Notes Like a Q-Grader

Learn to identify specific flavor notes in your espresso. This guide covers palate training, sensory exercises, and how to distinguish…

The Brew Lab (Guides)

The Salami Shot: Deconstructing Espresso Flavors by Time

Learn how to pull a Salami Shot to isolate espresso flavor compounds. This guide explains the three phases of extraction…

Coffee Grinders

Slow Feeding Explained: How Regulating Bean Intake Improves Grind Consistency and Flavor

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Creative Ways to Repurpose Spent Coffee Pucks: Compost, Scrubs, and More

The Brew Lab (Guides)

The Sweet Spot: Optimal Milk Temperatures for Texture and Flavor Perception

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Diagnosing Channeling: How to Spot and Fix Invisible Puck Fractures

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