Notes from the bench
Experiments, materials and measurements from the VIHI lab — 186 published notes and counting.
F1 Hybrid Coffee Varieties: Climate Resilience Meets Cup Excellence
Introduction: The Dual Promise of F1 Hybrids – Bridging the Gap Between Agronomy and Specialty Coffee The global coffee sect…
How to Brew Precision-Processed Coffees: A Guide for Maximum Expression
How to Brew Precision-Processed Coffees: A Guide for Maximum Expression Introduction: Why Precision-Processed Coffees Require Spec…
Enzyme-Assisted Coffee Fermentation: The Science of Ultra-Clean Fruit Notes
Enzyme-Assisted Coffee Fermentation: The Science of Ultra-Clean Fruit Notes Introduction: The Pursuit of Clarity and Precision in…
Carbonic Maceration Coffee Explained: From Beaujolais to Your Cup
Carbonic Maceration Coffee Explained: From Beaujolais to Your Cup Introduction: The Beaujolais Connection – How Winemaking&#…
First Crack vs Second Crack: Understanding Roast Milestones
Introduction to Coffee Roasting Milestones and Their Importance Coffee roasting is a non-equilibrium thermochemical process that t…
The Maillard Reaction in Coffee Roasting: Creating Flavor Complexity
Introduction: The Maillard Reaction as Coffee’s Flavor Engine The transformation of green coffee beans into aromatic, flavor…
The Science of Water Chemistry in Coffee Brewing
Introduction: The Overlooked Ingredient – Why Water Chemistry Matters in Coffee In the scientific analysis of coffee brewing…