The astrological sign we are born under impacts our personalities, proclivities, and even our tastes. For this blog, we've consulted the stars (along with a handful of their worldly interpreters) to identify the best coffee and coffee drinks for each zodiac sign, broken up by guiding element. Fires signs are passionate, charismatic, dynamic, and at... Continue Reading →
The Pirates Life: A Coffee & Cocktails with Cindy short
This is the second of 3 drinks featuring Buttered Rum coffee from TheQueenBean.com. Buttered rum coffee is filled with spicy goodness. When combined with Captain Morgan's spiced rum -- you have an undeniable adventure waiting for you in your glass!
Beans, beans, beans! Arabica coffee varietals and cultivars
Flavor, texture, clarity, crispness -- it all starts with the bean! Coffee is often described using common classifications such as roast, growing conditions, and processing. These descriptives are wonderful at relating the coffee's highest level information but fail to represent the bean's intrinsic qualities, which are defined by its variety or cultivar. Like wine, a... Continue Reading →
Hot (or cold) buttered yum! A Coffee & Cocktails with Cindy short
This is the first of three coffee cocktails made with TheQueenBean.com buttered rum coffee. Buttered rum is usually associated with hot comforting drinks, cool weather, and the holiday season. Here is proof positive that it is just as tasty when chilled!
Coconut cream pie latte
If you love the taste of a velvety coconut cream pie, you're in luck! This lovely, Coconut Cream Pie latte recipe is surprisingly light, undeniably tasty, and captures the essence of one of our favorite summer desserts. Best of all, it can be made in less than five minutes! Step 1: Add the following to... Continue Reading →
Making the grade: coffee sizing and grading
Quakers, taints, and faults? If you are a coffee lover and these terms have little meaning for you, you are in the right place! Coffee classifications can be maddeningly complex when you are unfamiliar with the terminology and delightfully simple once equipped with the lexicon. In our Bean Basics blog, we cover the difference between Arabica... Continue Reading →
Chocolate mint iced coffee — a Coffee & Cocktails with Cindy short
A lovely minty treat for those hot summer days!
What is…jelly coffee? Delicious. It’s delicious.
This delicious variation on n iced coffee / coffee milkshake is a perfect summer treat!
When in Rome… what to drink on your European vacation
Well coffee lovers, it's time to get adventurous! During your next European sojourn, we encourage, nay implore you to be bold and sample coffee like a local! From eggs to lemonade, these magical cups are worth a step out of your comfort zone! Austria Welcome to the sweet life! Music and history may dominate Austria's... Continue Reading →
Pork tenderloin with dry coffee rub and vegetables
Here is my take on a coffee rubbed pork recipe*. This is a simple one-pan recipe, with minimal prep time and maximum results! As always, we would love to hear your thoughts or comments on how you use coffee when you cook.
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