When mixing up an espresso or coffee based martini the important thing to remember is proportion, proportion, proportion! Through experimentation (some successes, some failures, but all enjoyable) we find that the best espresso martinis always have approximately equal parts coffee and flavor (liquor, syrup, etc.) to vodka (or alternative spirit). While you can vary the... Continue Reading →
We're excited to take you into the roasting plant and our bistro area with these great pictures from our photo session with JLH Photography. Inside the roasting plant These photos show green (not yet roasted) beans in their burlap sacks, the beans roasting, the beans traveling up the chute to our degassing bins, and the... Continue Reading →
As the weather cools, our brewers heat up and, if you are anything like me, your coffee preference shifts from light and bright to rich and creamy. Today, we are sharing our favorite tips for creating the perfect autumn coffee. Increase mouthfeel Mouthfeel matters. In terms of coffee, mouthfeel is that sensation of weight and... Continue Reading →
While we normally don't advertise on our blog, this offer is too good not to share! In anticipation of a magical autumn (we all need one this 2021!), we are kicking off a pre-fall celebration with 20% off Pumpkin Spice and Pumpkin Spice Decaf coffees. This offer is only available through August 31st. Learn more... Continue Reading →
Here is TheQueenBean's take on a Barraquito, a lovely coffee cocktail primarily found in Tenerife on the Canary Islands.
“Coffee, It’s the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions!” ~ Mike Ditka Coffee in the world of elite sports is a contentious topic. Doctors, health professionals, individual consumers -- all have strong science-based positions on caffeine's role in elite athletic performance. The most prominent voice in the is coffee a performance enhancing drug question is... Continue Reading →
Wondering what to do with your used wine corks? Combine them with coffee burlap sacks and an unused picture frame to create a trendy, up-cycled, shabby-chic style corkboard. This is an easy project, which I completed using items I already owned. The result: a beautiful and functional object, both ready to use and
Coffee and weddings may not be the most common words to pair in a sentence but when done right, this duo produces a long-lasting cup of joy. In this entry, we are going to share our thoughts on why coffee is such a great gift and tips for ensuring you get the most out of... Continue Reading →
Here is a great addition to your recipe book. A roasted cauliflower, prepared and served whole, will delight both family and friends. This recipe has minimal preparation, but provides maximum impact. Enjoy!
Blues skies, sun-kissed days, and a cold, refreshing iced coffee? Could it get better? Yes! Today, we are sharing our tips for creating a fun, flavor-packed, personalized iced coffee. All of the below recommendations work equally well for iced, cold brewed, and chilled coffees. Brewing ratios for each brew method are different and can be... Continue Reading →
Coffee with the Queen 
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