Coffee, just like wine, has a range of tastes, textures, and acidity levels -- many of which find direct comparisons to our favorite grape-based drink. Today we'll help you use your wine palate to guide you to your perfect cup of coffee. To start, it is important to understand the regional attributes of coffee. Just... Continue Reading →
"The elephant can survive only if forests survive." -Mark Shand When you think of coffee, elephants may not be the first thing comes to mind but in a small corner of Northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province, elephants, conservation, and community share a powerful, inspiring bond. Founded with the intent to provide a safe, protected space... Continue Reading →
Sugar and butter and... everything good! If you love the sweet, rich taste of English toffee, this simple toffee coffee recipe is sure to have you smiling. Step 1: Add the following to a 12-ounce mug: 1 tablespoon salted butter OR 1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus salt to taste 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional) 1/8... Continue Reading →
My interpretation of a Middle Eastern dry rub incorporating, of course, coffee! While this recipe was created for lamb it would work equally as well on other meats. Enjoy!
"...Black as hell, Strong as Death, Sweet as Love" ...There is truth in this Turkish proverb. Since coffee's discovery in the 11th century, this beloved elixir of the gods has been banned, demonized, lauded, spiritualized, feared, and even used as a weapon of death. The story starts with a Shepherd, dancing goats, and Sufis. Blessed... Continue Reading →
It's pumpkin spice time! Ready for those autumn flavors, but it is still too hot outside? An ice cream milkshake infused with pumpkin goodness is just the thing! Need an extra kick? Add some bourbon and you have the perfect seasonal boozy milkshake of your dreams!
Coffee processing is the art of transforming freshly picked coffee cherries into what we know as green coffee beans. While processing isn't regularly discussed it plays a determining role in a bean's flavor profile. During processing, nearly all of the material surrounding the cherry's seed is removed and the seed is dried until it reaches... Continue Reading →
Having grown habanero peppers for the first time in my garden, I was left with these beautiful robust orange-y twisted peppers and a lack of ideas. Not surprisingly the first thing I thought of was coffee. Also (not surprisingly), the next thing I thought of was hot sauce. Anyone who knows me knows I like it spicy!! It was a natural leap from there to a first attempt (for me) at homemade hot sauce...
Running a café is not easy...but we don't need to tell you that! You can have great products, great service, and a great location AND you still need that 'little bit extra' to create a loyal and growing customer base. Keep reading to learn our tips for retaining and attracting a devoted customer base. Educating... Continue Reading →
This is the final, of three drinks, featuring spiced rum and Buttered Rum coffee from TheQueenBean.com. The Queens Grog when hot is reminiscent of an autumnal spiced punch, when cold a zesty martini style cocktail! Either way the Queens Grog is a delicious island treat!
Coffee with the Queen 
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