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Understanding Coffee Acidity: What It Is and Why It Matters
Article Summary: Coffee acidity describes flavor brightness. Most brews sit near 5.5 pH. Acidity comes from organic acids in green coffee and changes through roasting: lighter roasts retain fruity malic and citric acids, while darker roasts break them down into bitter...
Exploring the Global Journey of Green Coffee Beans
Article Summary: Green coffee has traveled a long and complex global path from its origins in Africa to modern supply chains linking farmers to roasters worldwide. History: Arabica originated in Ethiopia and South Sudan before spreading to Yemen, where commercial...
Understanding Coffee Fermentation from Classic to Experimental
Article Summary: Fermentation is the key process shaping coffee flavor. Traditional natural and washed methods rely on microbial activity. Naturals ferment in the whole cherry, creating fruit-forward flavors, while washed coffees ferment after depulping for cleaner,...

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The 2022 Crown Jewel Year In Review

The 2022 Crown Jewel Year In Review

We'd like to give our sincere thanks to our Crown Jewel customers. With your support, we're able to continue to explore the boundaries of specialty coffee and highlight innovative producers around the globe. Here's a look back at the year in Crown Jewels: We released 48 Crown Jewels from 17...