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Introducing the Apax Ion Chart

Introducing the Apax Ion Chart

In previous posts, we delved into the individual roles of ions in coffee brewing and their distinct impact on flavour. Each ion plays a unique role in shaping the coffee...

Introducing the Apax Ion Chart

In previous posts, we delved into the individual roles of ions in coffee brewing and their distinct impact on flavour. Each ion plays a unique role in shaping the coffee...

Speaking Coffee: How APAX LAB Talks to Everyone

Speaking Coffee: How APAX LAB Talks to Everyone

At APAX LAB, we believe that coffee should be inclusive and approachable for everyone. That's why we strive to communicate in a way that resonates with each individual, regardless of...

Speaking Coffee: How APAX LAB Talks to Everyone

At APAX LAB, we believe that coffee should be inclusive and approachable for everyone. That's why we strive to communicate in a way that resonates with each individual, regardless of...

Coffee Cupping with APAX LAB: Uncovering the Role of Minerals in the Cup

Coffee Cupping with APAX LAB: Uncovering the Ro...

Coffee cupping is a vital step in evaluating the raw quality and unique attributes of any coffee. To ensure a fair and consistent assessment, the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) has...

Coffee Cupping with APAX LAB: Uncovering the Ro...

Coffee cupping is a vital step in evaluating the raw quality and unique attributes of any coffee. To ensure a fair and consistent assessment, the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) has...

Why We Don’t Refer to GH and KH for our Products (And Why You Shouldn’t Either)

Why We Don’t Refer to GH and KH for our Product...

You might have heard of terms like General Hardness (GH) and Carbonate Hardness (KH) being thrown around, particularly in contexts like aquariums, water chemistry, or even brewing beer. But at...

Why We Don’t Refer to GH and KH for our Product...

You might have heard of terms like General Hardness (GH) and Carbonate Hardness (KH) being thrown around, particularly in contexts like aquariums, water chemistry, or even brewing beer. But at...

Crafting Your Own Water for Coffee Using Mineral Concentrates

Crafting Your Own Water for Coffee Using Minera...

  Water is a crucial element in coffee brewing, directly impacting the flavours you experience in every cup. With espresso consisting of 90–92% water and filter coffee around 98–99%, it’s...

Crafting Your Own Water for Coffee Using Minera...

  Water is a crucial element in coffee brewing, directly impacting the flavours you experience in every cup. With espresso consisting of 90–92% water and filter coffee around 98–99%, it’s...

The Synergy of Ions: How Mineral Combinations Shape Coffee's Flavour Profile

The Synergy of Ions: How Mineral Combinations S...

In the first part of this series, we explored the individual role of ions in modulating the flavours and attributes of coffee. However, coffee brewing is rarely influenced by a...

The Synergy of Ions: How Mineral Combinations S...

In the first part of this series, we explored the individual role of ions in modulating the flavours and attributes of coffee. However, coffee brewing is rarely influenced by a...