If you’ve ever heard a coffee roaster talking about cupping and wondered what on earth they mean, you’re not alone.  Cupping is one of the most important parts of specialty coffee. It’s how...

When people talk about specialty coffee, you’ll often hear terms like single origin, processing method, or cupping score. But one...

If you’ve been exploring specialty coffee lately, you may have come across the term thermal shock. It sounds scientific, and it is, but more importantly, it’s producing some of the most expressive, flavour-packed coffees we’ve ever tasted. 

When it comes to specialty coffee, the journey from cherry to cup has a huge impact on the flavours you taste. One of the most important steps is the processing method, how the beans are separated from the fruit after harvesting. At The Wood Roaster, we love helping coffee lovers understand these subtle differences, because each method brings something unique to the cup.