João Carvalho is based in São Paulo, Brazil. He has written about all aspects of the coffee industry since 2006, as well as working as a barista and specialty coffee trader.
João Carvalho speaks with professional nutritionist Carolina Baliere to find out whether a cup of coffee can act as an effective pre-workout supplement.
Dr Mario Fernandez, Technical Officer at the Specialty Coffee Association, discusses the purpose of the SCA Cupping Protocols, their reliability, and why they’re vital to the industry.
João Carvalho chats to Dr David Beeman of Global Customized Water about the impact of water hardness on coffee’s flavour and the equipment used to brew it.