Skip to main *** Scan of the Month *** [ See All Scans ] [ Learn About Us ] Scan of the Month [ Scans ] [ About ] [ Lights: On ] Aug 2023 Food Electronics The history of coffee provides a rich index of global economic and cultural exchange going back thousands of years. In the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, we’ve seen distinct “waves” of change in coffee consumption. Not only have roasting and brewing methods grown more refined, tools and accessories have also become increasingly precise in their engineering. The First Wave marks the emergence of pre-ground, mass-produced coffee (think Folgers), while Second Wave introduces specialty coffee chains and espresso culture (like Starbucks). Third Wave delves into coffee as an artisanal craft, emphasizing bean origin and brewing methods (Blue Bottle, etc.). The emergent Fourth Wave pushes boundaries with scientific precision and sustai...