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Coffee notes & stories.
Espresso Masterclass #4 — Grind Science: Particle Distribution, Fines & Heat
Dial in the shot? You're really dialling in a particle distribution — and once you can see it, guesswork disappears. Welcome to the fourth...
Read →Espresso Masterclass #3 — Debunking the 25-Second, 9-Bar Espresso Myths
Two of the most repeated numbers in coffee — 25 seconds and 9 bars — are not scientific truths. They are historical accidents we...
Read →Espresso Masterclass #2 — The Numbers That Replace Guesswork: TDS, EY & Refractometry in Practice
If you can't measure it, you're guessing. Espresso mastery begins the moment you replace opinion with numbers.Welcome to the second installment of the Espresso...
Read →Espresso Masterclass #1 — The Science of Espresso: Why Great Shots Are Physics, Not Luck
Every great espresso is the same physics playing out under your portafilter — water pushed through a bed of coffee, resistance falling, flavour dissolving...
Read →SCA Barista Skills Professional: What You'll Learn in Every Module
The highest tier of the SCA Barista Skills pathway — where science, artistry, and leadership converge into mastery. The SCA Barista Skills Professional certification...
Read →SCA Barista Skills Intermediate: What You'll Learn in Every Module
You've learned the foundations. Now it's time to go deeper. The SCA Barista Skills Intermediate course is where craft becomes science — where you...
Read →SCA Barista Skills Foundation: What You'll Learn in Every Module
Thinking about taking the SCA Barista Skills Foundation course? Here's exactly what you'll learn — module by module, skill by skill — at Tasse...
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