From Bag to Brew: Expert Tips for Analyzing Your New Coffee Purchase

It Smells Better Than It Taste — a quiet coffee newsletter where I share what I’m learning about coffee, curiosity, and daily rituals, this channel is an extension of that space: https://www.itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ #SpecialtyCoffee #CoffeeRoasting #CoffeeBrewing Join me as I break down how professional coffee roasters analyze new coffee beans. In this video, I'll share my complete framework for evaluating specialty coffee, from examining the roast level to determining the optimal brewing parameters. Watch as I analyze a bag from Palette Coffee Roasters and share professional insights about temperature, grind size, and flavor development. If you enjoyed this video, hit like and share your coffee analysis experiences in the comments! What's your favorite method for trying new coffee? Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:45 - Initial Coffee Analysis 3:20 - Temperature Reading Process 5:30 - Grinding and Preparation 7:15 - Brewing with V60 9:45 - Tasting Analysis 12:00 - Final Thoughts and Tips