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  • Coffee Grading and Classification

    SCA ( Speciality Coffee  Association) Sets standards for speciality Coffee from production to brewing. Coffee is graded for defects, 1 to 5 Grade 1...
  • Coffee processes explained

    One of the big factors on flavour is the process method used. This is the process used to remove the coffee fruit from the bean. Washed or wet proc...
  • Coffee varieties

    There are over 125 species of coffee in the world today but only two are viable commercially, coffea arabica and coffea canephora, more commonly kn...
  • Brewing coffee at home - a simple guide

    I want you to experience delicious coffee, brewed at home. Here are some handy tips...  Start with a simple brew method like an aeropress or cafet...
  • Coffee flavour and tasting notes

    I'm often asked why certain coffees taste different to each other. The biggest factors on flavour are varietal, environment, processing methods and...
  • Coffee freshness

    At Piccolo Espresso Bar, we allow our coffee beans to age after roasting for between 5 and 14 days before serving. Freshly roasted coffee contains ...