Achieving optimal coffee extraction starts by applying the established extraction yield percent and then tweaking the ratios to personal preference
Understanding Coffee Extraction
Terroir and your…coffee?
Terroir, that magical, elusive word is most often associated with wine but applies just as much to coffee. So what is terroir?
Why does a coffee’s growing elevation matter?
Most of us know what elevation is but today we are going to explain how growing elevation impacts coffee (and why we are obsessed with talking about it!). So, why does growing elevation matter?
What is flavored coffee?
Well, that really depends on who is doing the flavoring and, if it is not you, what flavoring agents are being used. Flavored coffee can be created from natural herbs, spices, and nuts and from real food extracts. It can also be created from synthetic flavors. Today we breakdown the three basic coffee flavoring techniques... Continue Reading →
Third-wave, gourmet, and artisan coffee — learn which labels are legit.
A quick glance through the coffee aisle of your local market shows the many ways to describe coffee, and many likely sound interesting but are they all legitimate indicators of quality? Today we are going to cover three often-used, seldom-described coffee labels: third wave, artisan, and gourmet.
What is Specialty Coffee?
You've seen the descriptor. You may have even drank it but unless you are an obsessive coffee buff, you likely don't really know what Specialty Coffee is. Specialty Coffee is a globally recognized coffee grade that signifies coffee quality, cleanliness, and uniqueness. To qualify as a Specialty Coffee...
Is small batch roasted really better?
Small batch coffee roasting -- it is marketed as the best way to roast coffee and the only way to prepare specialty coffee -- but what does small batch really mean and is it better than say a medium or large batch? The answer may force you to rethink everything you thought you knew about... Continue Reading →
Bean killer #1: coffee rust
Coffee rust? It's real and it's attacking your favorite coffee plants. Okay, that was a bit dramatic. While true, the situation isn't quite as apocalyptic as you may have been lead to believe -- though coffee rust does threaten global coffee supply, particularly Central American coffee, it does not signal the end of coffee.
Can coffee survive in a warmer world?
Stock up now, coffee will be gone by 2050! If you read the news, you've likely felt shock, horror, and finally, despair at the headlines pronouncing our beloved bean's imminent demise. Thankfully, the whole truth is much less dire.
How to make a great cup of coffee
Ready to fool your guests into believing you have an at-home barista? It is much easier than you think! Regardless of the brew method or beans chosen, adhering to these coffee making musts will ensure you always have a great cup.
