What is the deal with basic questions from coffee professionals here, is the purpose to gauge what consumers know about these subjects?

Hi Walter! I hope that you are doing well. We try to include and accommodate every level of knowledge here at The Coffee Lab, and every question has its value in the overall conversation. Some of the questions may appear basic but the intention is to educate as well encourage others to ask their own questions, no matter how basic it may seem. As you mentioned, it can also be a way to get to know consumers better and meet them at the level they’re comfortable with. As The Coffee Lab grows, we hope to have a variety of questions and answers, with diverse conversations happening between everyone in the coffee community. Hope this answers your question, and hopefully you’ll stick around to be a part of this community!