Moka Pots, a staple in most Italian kitchens, are a wonderful way to make an espresso-like drink without investing in an espresso machine. These lovely little pots are only a few inches tall and are used on the stovetop. There are three chambers in a Moka Pot (shown below). The bottom chamber holds water, the... Continue Reading →
Fresh, full-bodied cold brew at your desk? Without the mess of grounds? Yep. Pre-measured, natural filter-paper wrapped pods are made of from the same great, sustainable beans as our regular coffee and are a mess-free solution to cold brew. All you need are pods, a pitcher or airtight container (we recommend the latter to prevent... Continue Reading →
Want to know the secret to brewing the best cup of coffee? Experiment and find out what pleases your taste buds most! We would love to say there is one perfect way to brew or a best way to brew a particular bean but last we checked, our opinion was just that – an opinion,... Continue Reading →
Decaf can taste like real coffee? Yes! The key to a great, you-don’t-even-know-its-decaf is using a natural, non-toxic decaffeination process and great green beans. Every green coffee bean contains approximately 1,000 naturally occurring chemicals that create what we identify as texture, taste, aroma, and vibrancy. During the decaffeination process, the caffeine chemical is extracted from... Continue Reading →
Below are some of the basics to ensuring your coffee is always fresh and delicious. COFFEE STORAGE AFTER OPENING Store your coffee in an air-tight, light blocked, moisture-free container to ensure maximum freshness. Our valve-sealed bags are great for preserving coffee –just be sure to fully seal the top after each use. WATER FOR BREWING... Continue Reading →
The health benefits of coffee are widely known and often too numerous to remember. We've created the below directory of our favorite articles to help you (and us) keep track! COFFEE AND CANCER / DISEASE PREVENTION "People who drink more coffee - even decaffeinated - are less likely to develop liver cancer, an analysis of... Continue Reading →
El Eden's Mexican Guerrero comes to us from the El Eden Cooperative*, located in Atoyac de Alvarez, Guerrero, Mexico. Atoyac de Alvarez is located high in the jungle, approximately 200 miles southwest of Mexico City, nestled between the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Seirre Madre Sur Mountains to the north. Atoyac's location, though difficult to... Continue Reading →
A perfectly brewed pour over coffee is a true work of art. The key things to remember when brewing a pour over are patience and precision. Here's how to brew your perfect cup. Step 1: Grind your beans! We suggest using 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. You should grind beans on... Continue Reading →
When I hear people say "I only like dark roasts", I want to sit them down and explain how differences in bean aspects, roast, and origin collectively create a coffee's profile. In my experience, once equipped with this knowledge, palates expand and a world of new choices opens to the coffee drinker. Before delving into the... Continue Reading →
We are excited to offer Finca Idealista's brilliant, award-winning Nicaragua Matagalpa coffee! Finca Idealista is Gold Mountain Coffee Growers' own shade-grown coffee farm, situated high in the soaring canopy of Nicaragua's southwest mountains. As an organization, Gold Mountain Coffee Growers works tirelessly to support and connect partner coffee farmers with international markets, access to credit,... Continue Reading →
Coffee with the Queen 
You must be logged in to post a comment.