Coffee profile: Yemen Mocha Matari

Yemen's history with coffee dates back to the beginning. According to some legends, coffee was first discovered in Yemen by a Sufi monk. In others, our beloved bean was first discovered in Ethiopia and soon brought to Yemen by a monk who became besotted after discovering he could roast, grind, and then brew this magical... Continue Reading →

Burr vs. blade grinders

Burr vs. Blade -- the great grinder showdown. If you are searching for a new coffee grinder, odds are you have felt a little like you are being ground yourself. There are many grinder options and very little information to help you distinguish the key characteristics of each. Today we are going to close the... Continue Reading →

Decoding coffee flavor descriptions

Mushroom, citrus, raspberry... understanding how to apply coffee descriptives in a meaningful way is not intuitive. It's an art that takes time, tools, and tasting to master. Just as you learn to detect subtle differences in your favorite pasta sauce or brownie mix, with a little guidance, you'll soon be able to distinguish and identify... Continue Reading →

Gingerbread latte recipe

Few things capture the flavor of the holidays like gingerbread with its warm, spicy molasses and sweet, winter-perfect spices. This easy, delicious gingerbread latte recipe only takes minutes to prepare and only minutes to drink ... (hint) you may want to make two! Step 1: Add the following to a saucepan and warm over low... Continue Reading →

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