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Specialty Coffee: Complete Guide to Understanding, Choosing and Appreciating
By Paul Charneau
14 février 2026
What is specialty coffee? Quality score, origins, roasting, cupping: complete guide to understanding and choosing the best coffee.
About Paul Charneau
Paul Charneau is a barista expert and trainer at The Loop. Passionate about specialty coffee, they share their knowledge through our training courses and articles.
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