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Jim Watson on New Models for the Future | Re:co Symposium 2020

COVID-19 has changed both consumer buying patterns and how large retailers are approaching their offerings – a phenomenon affecting not just coffee, but all beverages.

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Jan Anderson on Reimagining Coffee: A Wake-Up Call for Specialty | Re:co Symposium 2020

We asked industry experts to reimagine our interactions with coffee in three years and to share their thoughts with the industry. It is at once optimistic and a cautionary tale.

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Innovative Problem Solving: A Design Thinking Approach | Expo Weekend 2020

Learn about the process that designers use to extract, teach, learn, and apply knowledge: Design Thinking. Attendees will review human-centered techniques and explore creativity tools to expand their ability to build the culture they want for themselves and their community.

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Competing Online in a Quickly Changing World | Expo Weekend 2020

How can retailers adapt their digital strategies to be competitive online? Learn about key channels you should be utilizing and the tactics that will help you rise to the top of search results, increase conversions, and keep shoppers coming back.

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The Real Deal: The Search for Authenticity in Food and Coffee | Expo Weekend 2020

We may live in the age of the replica, but we’ve never been so preoccupied with authenticity – especially when it comes to what we eat and drink.

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Investigating Consumer Preferences for Black Coffee | Expo Weekend 2020

Data was recently collected that investigated how coffee brewing parameters affect consumer acceptance of black coffee.

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Ask a CTG Expert #18: A Look Back at Season Two

In the final episode of season two of Ask An Expert, the producers look back at all 17 episodes in the series (so far), take your questions, and give a little preview of what's coming up in future episodes of this popular series.

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Ask a CTG Expert #17 Brewer Operation and Troubleshooting

In this #AskAnExpert episode, Kaleb Leach and Rich Leeson are back to talk about coffee brewers. View the conversation on basic brewer operation and troubleshooting.

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Ask a CTG Expert #16: Preventative Measure Programs 101

This #AskAnExpert session is all about prevention. Join Clinton Hodnett for a panel discussion on everything coffee techs should take into consideration when setting up preventative measure programs. Learn everything from how to set labor to pricing.

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Ask a CTG Expert #15: What Coffee Techs Should Know About Coffee

This week's #AskAnExpert is all about coffee. What should coffee techs know about coffee quality? Join Kaleb Leach and Marty Roe for a presentation and Q&A on the SCA's standards for green grading, cupping, water, and brewing. 🛠 Powered by the Coffee Technicians Program, an educational curriculum of the Specialty Coffee Association.

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Ask a CTG Expert #14: Water and Specialty Coffee (Part 2)

Hylan Joseph and Michael Teahan host an energizing panel discussion on the basic electrical skills that every coffee technician needs for field service. 🛠 Powered by the Coffee Technicians Program, an educational curriculum of the Specialty Coffee Association.

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Instagram Live: CRG Virtual Origin Trip to Guatemala

Join the @coffeeroastersguild on Instagram Live this Friday, February 19— straight after the final session of Sensory Summit Europe & Africa— for a Virtual Origin Trip to Guatemala with Jiyoon Han and Anabella Meneses.

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Ask a CTG Expert #13: Electrical Skills for Coffee Technicians

Hylan Joseph and Michael Teahan host an energizing panel discussion on the basic electrical skills that every coffee technician needs for field service. 🛠 Powered by the Coffee Technicians Program, an educational curriculum of the Specialty Coffee Association.

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Ask a CTG Expert #12: Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Basics

In this episode of Ask an Expert, Hylan Joseph and Mark Robey host a panel discussion on the basic systems in super-automatic espresso machines currently in the market.

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Ask a CTG Expert #11: Essentials of Equipment Care

Interested in educating your customers in total equipment care? In this episode, Maria Cleaveland, Director of Sales, North America at Urnex, shares the essentials of equipment cleaning and maintenance. Maria will dive into the chemistry and form factors for each category of equipment and give you the knowledge you need to gain confidence in steering customers from common pitfalls.

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Ask a CTG Expert #10: Chlorides 101

In this episode of Ask an Expert, Clinton Hodnett is joined by Scott Manley to cover the basics of chlorides and chloramines and how to test for them. An important topic for all coffee professionals!


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Ask a CTG Expert #9: From Barista to Technician

In this episode, Hylan Joseph interviews Linda Tanaka of 9 Bar Coffee, Frank Freeman of Htech Services, and Clinton Hodnett of Connected Coffee Solution. Linda, Frank, and Clinton will share their experiences making the move from working as baristas to coffee technicians.

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Ask an Expert: New Episodes Streaming January through March 2021

The Coffee Technicians Guild’s Ask an Expert webinar/ video series is back! Last year’s series received an overwhelmingly positive response from the coffee community, so we're excited to kick off 2021 with a second season of educational sessions for coffee techs everywhere.

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Ask a CTG Expert Episode #1: How to Use a TDS Meter with Scott Manley

In this episode, Scott Manley, Technical Support Supervisor at La Marzocco USA, will take your questions on Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) used in determining water quality for specialty coffee. Scott will review the equipment used to measure TDS, demonstrate how to test for and document results, and talk about how you can interpret test results for equipment maintenance and coffee extraction.

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Ep #4 Brewing & Roasting - Systems Map Discussion Series

In the final episode of the Systems Map Discussion Series, we look at brewing and roasting with coffee professionals working in these activities. You can watch the video recording here.

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