- Education6 min read
Geisha or Gesha? The Coffee Spelling Debate Explained
Two spellings, one variety, decades of arguments. Where 'Geisha' actually came from, what each camp defends, and why the letter 'i' has nothing to do with authenticity.
- Education6 min read
What Does MASL Mean? Why Altitude Changes Everything in Coffee
That little number on the coffee bag (1,400 MASL, 1,800 MASL) predicts more about your cup than almost anything else printed there. Here's what it means and why it works.
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Cupping at Home: Taste Coffee Like a Best of Panama Judge
The protocol that crowns $30,000 coffees needs a kettle, some bowls, and a spoon you're willing to slurp from. How to cup coffee at home, judge-style, without the lab.