The French Press, also known as a cafetière or coffee press, consists of a beaker and a hand plunger with a mesh piston at the end. While the French Press makes a beautiful, rich cup of coffee if used brewed properly, there are a few pitfalls to navigate on your journey to the perfect cup. Materials... Continue Reading →
Moka Pots, a staple in most Italian kitchens, are a wonderful way to make an espresso-like drink without investing in an espresso machine. These lovely little pots are only a few inches tall and are used on the stovetop. There are three chambers in a Moka Pot (shown below). The bottom chamber holds water, the... Continue Reading →
Fresh, full-bodied cold brew at your desk? Without the mess of grounds? Yep. Pre-measured, natural filter-paper wrapped pods are made of from the same great, sustainable beans as our regular coffee and are a mess-free solution to cold brew. All you need are pods, a pitcher or airtight container (we recommend the latter to prevent... Continue Reading →
What makes our decaf different? It was crafted by a mother who loved her morning coffee almost as much as she loved her toddler, unborn son, and family. The original Qween Bean (her preferred spelling), Susan Mills, had a 1-year old daughter, Nicole, and was pregnant with her son, David, when she stepped in to co-run Mills... Continue Reading →
Decaf can taste like real coffee? Yes! The key to a great, you-don’t-even-know-its-decaf is using a natural, non-toxic decaffeination process and great green beans. Every green coffee bean contains approximately 1,000 naturally occurring chemicals that create what we identify as texture, taste, aroma, and vibrancy. During the decaffeination process, the caffeine chemical is extracted from... Continue Reading →
Funky Monkey is a chocolate banana coconut coffee confection that makes me think of island breezes. Below are 3 cocktails sure to lead you through the palm trees and into the vacation fantasy of your dreams! Before you begin pre-chill all cocktail glasses and prepare some TheQuenBean.com Funky Monkey coffee. I brewed mine in a French... Continue Reading →
Below are some of the basics to ensuring your coffee is always fresh and delicious. COFFEE STORAGE AFTER OPENING Store your coffee in an air-tight, light blocked, moisture-free container to ensure maximum freshness. Our valve-sealed bags are great for preserving coffee –just be sure to fully seal the top after each use. WATER FOR BREWING... Continue Reading →
The health benefits of coffee are widely known and often too numerous to remember. We've created the below directory of our favorite articles to help you (and us) keep track! COFFEE AND CANCER / DISEASE PREVENTION "People who drink more coffee - even decaffeinated - are less likely to develop liver cancer, an analysis of... Continue Reading →
Coffee syrup is a wonderful alternative to syrups. My favorite uses are as a drizzle over desserts and ice cream. On days I'm feeling particularly nostalgic, I'll use coffee syrup to make an old fashioned coffee milk. To make coffee syrup you will need: 6 tablespoons of water 6 tablespoons of light brown sugar 3... Continue Reading →
If you like to bake with coffee, homemade coffee essence is essential! Coffee essence is a wonderful flavoring tool for cakes and icings... and it is easy to make! All you need is: 1 cup of strong bitter coffee brewed at triple strength. I recommend using: Italian Roast: great all around coffee Sumatra Mandheling: wonderful... Continue Reading →
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