Love the look of lattes and espresso-based drinks but don't want to invest in fancy equipment? We thought so! While we are calling this a latte...it's not. It's the dressed up version of your regular coffee with milk and a pinch of chocolate. To make this, you need one cup of your favorite coffee, milk,... Continue Reading →
The French Press, also known as a cafetière or coffee press, consists of a beaker and a hand plunger with a mesh piston at the end. While the French Press makes a beautiful, rich cup of coffee if used brewed properly, there are a few pitfalls to navigate on your journey to the perfect cup. Materials... Continue Reading →
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 →
What makes our decaf different? It was crafted by a mother who loved her morning coffee almost as much as she loved her toddler, unborn son, and family. The original Qween Bean (her preferred spelling), Susan Mills, had a 1-year old daughter, Nicole, and was pregnant with her son, David, when she stepped in to co-run Mills... 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 →
Funky Monkey is a chocolate banana coconut coffee confection that makes me think of island breezes. Below are 3 cocktails sure to lead you through the palm trees and into the vacation fantasy of your dreams! Before you begin pre-chill all cocktail glasses and prepare some TheQuenBean.com Funky Monkey coffee. I brewed mine in a French... 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 →
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