by brygmanden | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog
Now let’s look at how the app can inform your own life-cycle analysis. As we learned in Lesson 1.01, the first phase of an LCA is Goal Definition and Scope. The scope of the app is limited to the carbon footprint of coffee brewing, so the inputs and outputs are all... 
by BHLearn | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog
You asked us, ‘Why is it that the aroma of coffee can be so different to the aftertaste; even though presumably the same chemicals are involved?’ Here’s what we found out: Aftertaste, in coffee, refers to the tastes and aromas left in the mouth after... 
by brygmanden | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog
In in our recent poll on the Barista Hustle FB forum, you asked us to research this topic: Why do they say you need a penny worth of headspace between the coffee puck and the shower screen? Received wisdom in coffee says that if you put a nickel, or a penny, on top... 
by BHLearn | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog
A web-based tool for conducting your own LCA One of our aims in producing this course is to provide the information and tools you need to analyse your own carbon footprint. This will allow you to see which changes will have the biggest impact and help you determine... 
by brygmanden | Feb 23, 2020 | Blog
Life-cycle analysis (LCA), also known as life-cycle assessment or cradle-to-grave analysis, is a tool used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product or process. ‘Cradle’ refers to the inputs: for example the raw materials, energy, water, and land used. In... 
by brygmanden | Feb 22, 2020 | Blog
I would like to start this course with a short story. A confession of sorts. Come with me, as I go to my local cafe. I have forgotten to bring my KeepCup again, but I see they use compostable takeaway cups, so I don’t feel so bad ordering my coffee. While I’m there, I...