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My latest article "Value-Added Quality Assurance, Using Coffee Science Investigation to Maximize Quality and Consistency" is in the January/February issue of Roast Magazine ☕

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Pan American Coffee logo.

I’m excited to share that I started a new position as Head of Quality Assurance (Edison, NJ) at Pan American Coffee Co.!

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Excited to share my recent article in Roast Magazine, “Value-Added Quality Assurance, Using Coffee Science Investigation to Maximize Quality and Consistency” ☕

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Universal Truths of Coffee Sourcing Sourcing coffee involves both a function and a process. The function is accomplished by simply calling, emailing, texting or completing an online order.

"Sourcing coffee involves both a function and a process. Professional development includes reference knowledge, context-specific information and experiential training." ☕
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Today is International Coffee Day ☕! The true power of #coffee lies in the unity of all its stakeholders — from producers to consumers. It is this collaboration that makes coffee delicious ☕

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Describing Descriptions The following articles were originally published as a 2-part special series in Tea and Coffee Trade Journal in the July/August 2018 and September 2018 issues. How do we encourage or persuade customers...

How do we encourage consumers to try our #coffee? Let's explore TRUE coffee descriptions: Trustworthy, Realistic, Understandable, Enticing.

The following was originally published in Tea & Coffee Trade Journal.

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silver coffeetaster cupping spoon named "Old Reliable"

#ToolsOfTheTrade - My #Coffeetaster cupping spoon is named "Old Reliable". The Brazilian Fracalanza silver spoon was a gift from my mentor 30 years ago.

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GUEST BLOG: Beyond quality control — comprehensive laboratory operations - Tea & Coffee Trade Journal Quality control is more than a policing function, it is a way to confirm results, validate adherence to product specification and assure consumers of consistency with their favourite coffee, thereby m...

Please see my recent article "Beyond Quality Control: Comprehensive Laboratory Operations" published by Tea & Coffee Trade Journal ☕

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Excited to share my recent article “Keeping Coffee Quality Stable in an Unstable Market” in Convenience Store News

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Let's talk about #Coffee quality at the SCA Expo in Houston, Texas later this month ☕

Contact us today:
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It's #CoffeeEvents season. Meeting people can be fraught with anxiety & apprehension. Remember, we're all #coffee professionals who share a passion and enthusiasm. Here are a few tips to start a conversation ☕

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I'm a Coffee Achiever, are you? 😄☕

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Coffee Research: Ensuring Accuracy, Transparency and Practical Application — Roast Magazine ← Issue 128: March | April 2025

Sharing my latest article "Coffee Research: Ensuring Accuracy, Transparency and Practical Application" in Roast Magazine ☕

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At the National Coffee Association conference I get to do my 2 favorite things: drink coffee ☕️ and talk about #coffee 😁.

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Purchase Decisions at SCA Expo — Specialty Coffee Expo SPENCER TURER explores the dynamics of making quality determinations and conducing product research at trade events.

Purchase Decisions at Coffee Events - Get ready for coffee events and be prepared.

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Let's connect at the NCA and talk about #quality & #flavor #WeTestCoffee

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Coffee prices are up, don't let your quality go down! #WeTestCoffee Independent testing protects investments in quality. Get what you pay for & what your customers expect ☕

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Another 3 years as a Certified Q Arabica Grader by the Coffee Quality Institute. (Certified Coffeetaster for those outside the coffee industry).

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Celebrating National Coffee Day! #DrinkCoffeeEarlyAndOften
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The Value of Independent Quality Control Testing The following article was originally published in Tea & Coffee Trade Journal. Why do independent test laboratories for coffee and tea products exist? This article examines the need for independent qua...

This article examines the need for independent quality control testing and consulting for #Coffee & #Tea
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Honored to be in “The Book of Roast: Volume 2-The Craft of #Coffee Roasting from Bean to Business”

My articles "Quality Variations" & "Spectroscopy Illuminated-Determining Roast Development" which I wrote with Carl Staub. www.roastmagazine.com/bookofroast2

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The Specialty Coffee Professionals group on LinkedIn just surpassed 60,000 members. Our motto is "Coffee People Helping Coffee People". You should join If you work in the #Coffee industry www.linkedin.com/groups/39846/

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