The Brew Blog
PRO COFFEE TIPS, FUN FACTS, & MORE
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Papua New Guinea Coffee: The Overlooked Highlands Origin
Papua New Guinea coffee grows in volcanic Highland soils at 1,400–2,100m. Explore regions, Typica-dominant varietals, flavor, and what makes PNG distinctive.
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Uganda Coffee: Africa's Largest Exporter and the Case for Bugisu Arabica
Uganda coffee origin spans Robusta lowlands to Bugisu Arabica on Mount Elgon. Flavor profiles, key regions, and what sets the specialty apart.
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Hawaii: Kona, Ka'u, and What American-Grown Coffee Actually Costs
Hawaii is the only US state with serious coffee production. Here's the truth about Kona prices, the Ka'u alternative, and what 100% Kona actually means.
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US Coffee Championships Roasting: America's Most Rigorous Test of Roasting Skill
The US Coffee Championships Roasting Championship — how it works, what it tests, and why a USCC medal is one of the strongest single quality signals in American specialty coffee.
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The SCA Scoring System: What 87 Points Actually Means
The SCA 100-point coffee scoring system — what 87 points actually means, the ten dimensions cuppers evaluate, and how to read coffee scores accurately.
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Direct Trade vs Fair Trade vs Rainforest Alliance: What the Labels Actually Mean
Direct Trade, Fair Trade, and Rainforest Alliance all appear on coffee bags — but they mean very different things. Here's what each label actually signals about quality and ethics.
