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Ten Years of the NCD: Introducing the Limited Edition NCD10

Ten years ago, the Nucleus Coffee Distributor helped introduce a new step to espresso preparation. Now, to mark a decade since its commercial release, Nucleus Coffee Tools is celebrating the history o...

Addis 4.2: The biggest update to the LINK system yet

In July 2026, Nucleus Coffee Tools releases Addis 4.2 — the latest firmware update for the LINK sample roaster, and the most significant in the system's history. Built through a combination of ext...

Introducing Bloom: A new tool for precision brewing

Nucleus Coffee Tools is proud to announce Bloom, a next-generation brew-bed preparation tool designed to give brewers total control before the first drop of water hits the grounds. Building on our mis...

Top 4 in Korean Barista Championship use Nucleus Coffee Tools equipment

The 2025 Korea National Barista Championship, which selected Korea’s representative barista for the World Barista Championship, is a stage where baristas with different philosophies and extraction w...

LINK roaster software now supports nine languages

Nucleus Coffee Tools has announced a major update to its LINK roasting ecosystem, introducing multilingual support for both the LINK App and LINK Studio software. This enhancement aims to make pr...

Addis 4.1.2: New omni-roast profiles and app updates

The Nucleus Coffee Tools team is set to release Version 4.1.2 for the LINK sample roaster in early February 2025. Packed with significant updates, the new firmware and app features will elevate precis...

Global launch of the NCD Pulse

On February 10, 2025, Nucleus Coffee Tools will globally release the NCD Pulse, marking a new development in coffee distribution technology. This innovative tool is designed to improve espresso prep...

How to use the LINK Density Tube

Density plays a vital role in coffee roasting because it directly affects how beans absorb and respond to heat. To make density measurements more accessible, we included a Density Tube with every LINK...

How can the LINK make sample roasting easier?

In the world of specialty coffee, the quality of a sample roast can make or break a deal. The LINK sample roaster was born out of the need to address a significant issue in the coffee industry: the in...