Oh that lovely smell of … coffee?

We all know that freshly brewed coffee is a magical smell but many do not know that those same glorious grounds due double duty as odor absorbers. Both brewed and fresh grounds absorb odor. I like to make small oder eaters out of my used grounds and throw them in the back of the fridge... Continue Reading →

Grounds for growth!

For all coffee-guzzling gardeners out there, save your grounds! Coffee grounds are a wonderful supplement to organic fertilizers. They release nitrogen, a natural fertilizer, into the soil, attract earthworms, keep pests away, and increase natural drainage. You can either scatter the grounds directly onto the ground or mix them into your fertilizer.     Grounds... Continue Reading →

Brewing the perfect pour over cup

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 →

The Roasts

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 →

My first cup

People say I am too young to remember but I know they are wrong. I’ll never forget the first time I saw that deep brown molten silk gracefully pierce the white of the milk below, creating a marvelously caramel-colored swirl in the bottom of my white cup. my cup – my first unforgettable cup of... Continue Reading →

Gold Mountain Coffee Growers’ Nicaraguan Matagalpa

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 profile: Princesa Janca

The Queen Bean is honored to offer our valued customers an extraordinary coffee. In a region called Boquete, on a farm called Finca Arco Iris (Rainbow farm), these extraordinary beans are grown high, under giant shade trees in Panama's highlands. Finca Arco Iris is a pristine family-owned farm. The owners, the Moscoso family, hold a... Continue Reading →

Coffee and food pairing 101

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 →

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