Specialty Coffee Journal
What “Specialty Grade” Actually Means, And Why ...
Specialty grade coffee makes up just 5–10% of the world’s harvest—and it’s all we roast at Steel Oak Coffee. Learn how the 100-point coffee scoring system works, why it matters,...
What “Specialty Grade” Actually Means, And Why ...
Specialty grade coffee makes up just 5–10% of the world’s harvest—and it’s all we roast at Steel Oak Coffee. Learn how the 100-point coffee scoring system works, why it matters,...
How to Choose the Right Coffee Beans for Your B...
Brew Chemex, Cold Brew, Drip, Espresso, V60, or French Press with confidence—discover how grind size, ratios, and high-grade specialty coffee matter most.
How to Choose the Right Coffee Beans for Your B...
Brew Chemex, Cold Brew, Drip, Espresso, V60, or French Press with confidence—discover how grind size, ratios, and high-grade specialty coffee matter most.
Washed vs. Natural vs. Honey Processed Coffee: ...
Unlock the secrets behind your favorite cup with Steel Oak Coffee’s guide to washed, natural, and honey processed beans. Learn how each method shapes flavor, and find your perfect brew.
Washed vs. Natural vs. Honey Processed Coffee: ...
Unlock the secrets behind your favorite cup with Steel Oak Coffee’s guide to washed, natural, and honey processed beans. Learn how each method shapes flavor, and find your perfect brew.
Deep Dive: "Other" (Chemical & Papery/Musty) Fl...
Chemical and papery flavors are defects that signal mishandling or staleness. Learn to recognize them and ensure every cup you drink is clean and vibrant.
Deep Dive: "Other" (Chemical & Papery/Musty) Fl...
Chemical and papery flavors are defects that signal mishandling or staleness. Learn to recognize them and ensure every cup you drink is clean and vibrant.
Deep Dive: Fruity Flavors in Coffee
Fruity flavors like berry, citrus, and stone fruit are some of coffee’s most expressive tasting notes. Here’s how they develop and how to identify them in your brew.
Deep Dive: Fruity Flavors in Coffee
Fruity flavors like berry, citrus, and stone fruit are some of coffee’s most expressive tasting notes. Here’s how they develop and how to identify them in your brew.
Deep Dive: Sour & Fermented Flavors in Coffee
Sour and fermented notes like citrus, vinegar, or wine add brightness and structure to coffee. Learn what causes them and how to taste them with confidence.
Deep Dive: Sour & Fermented Flavors in Coffee
Sour and fermented notes like citrus, vinegar, or wine add brightness and structure to coffee. Learn what causes them and how to taste them with confidence.