Most people are quick to talk about the delicacy and brilliancy of wine pairing but few ever delve into the mutable nature of our most beloved hot beverage, coffee. Just like a fine wine or artisanal beer, coffee both impacts and is impacted by food pairings. Here are a few of the basics! CITRUS TONES,... Continue Reading →
In the coffee world, tasting is referred to as cupping -- the age-old art of uncovering a bean's unique tones and tendencies in a controlled manner. Cupping can be done anywhere, anytime; all you need is beans, water, a grinder, and a brewer. Follow these steps for your own, personal cupping. Measure out your whole... Continue Reading →
We all know that a great single origin coffee is a treat but there is a lot to celebrate in a perfectly balanced blend. While all roasters strive to skillfully guide each bean to its highest degree of balance and complexity, blending requires a thorough mastery of a) each bean's natural dominant, secondary, and tertiary... Continue Reading →
Taste the citrus undertones or the chocolate base? Think acidity is a negative term or that pungent means sour? Decoding coffee lingo can be a non-intuitive challenge and we want to help! Below are a few of the most common terms used to describe your coffee. ACIDITY: Acidity is near always a wonderful thing in... Continue Reading →
Looking for ways to spice up your morning coffee routine? Try introducing one of these obsession-worthy additions to your cup! They'll enhance the beans' natural complex beauty while retaining their integrity. We suggest experimenting with these additions solo and in combinations. We hope you enjoy this sensory exploration! GAME CHANGERS Salt: A bitter close to a... Continue Reading →
Ethiopia, a stunningly beautiful nation located on the African Horn, is the most populated landlocked country in the world. Bordered by Kenya to the south, Eritreia to the north, Djibuti and Somalia to the east, and Sudan and South Sudan to the west, Ethiopia is extraordinarily diverse with over 80 ethnic groups and a multitude of... Continue Reading →
As coffee lovers, we often devote a great deal of time uncovering the nuances of bean origin, shape, flavor, texture, roast, etc. but rarely think about what happens next -- the grind. After bean quality and roast, the grind you chose has the biggest impact on the overall quality of your brew. Using grinds that... Continue Reading →
The first step to knowing your coffee is knowing what type of beans you are drinking. On the most basic level, beans are either Robustas or Arabicas. Robustas, traditionally associated with the lowest-end coffees, are slyly making their way back into the roaster -- often masked as a sparky espresso or blended in with an... Continue Reading →
The 1674 Women’s Campaign Against Coffee "Remember, John, If any ask, to th' Coffee House I'm gone. Then at Lloyd's Coffee House he never fails To read the letters and attend the sales." -unknown Prohibition, widely enacted in the early 20th century in the US and northern Europe, is often brought up as an example... Continue Reading →
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