Ever had one of those days where you just can’t get the roast right? I once had a shipment of beans that smelled like rubber. Turns out they were stored improperly in the supply chain. Always double-check your sourcing; it might just save you a whole morning of brewing disaster.
, I feel you on the rubbery beans. I’ve had my fair share of ruined mornings because of poor sourcing too. It really pays to build good relationships with suppliers; I started visiting ours to get a feel for their storage practices.
I’ve definitely had my share of off beans too. One time, I found that cupping them before ordering helped me avoid similar disasters. It really gives you a sense of the quality, so don’t skip that step.