For people who love coffee, the process of learning more about their beans can be quite appealing. This process is called cupping, and can give you an awareness of this popular drink beyond just the caffeine content or the necessity of a morning routine. Subtleties such as flavor and aroma come alive when a coffee…
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Blending coffee can be deeply satisfying when you hit upon the perfect combination. Fine coffee is a lot like wine—coffee is judged on acidity, sweetness, body and finish. The degree of roasting often determines depth of body, and subtle flavors are more likely to manifest in lightly roasted beans. Coffee aficionados (like you) can experiment…
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Coffee is a great start to your day. However, it can be expensive when you use a coffee shop or specialty coffee chain every day. Did you know there is a better choice? You can purchase your own coffee beans, either pre-roasted or purchase and roast at home. You just need a few tools and…
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Essentially, green coffee beans are the seed of the coffee plant that has been extracted from its fruit. These green beans are roasted, and then, they are used to brew coffee. About three or four years after a coffee plant is planted, its flowers begin to grow. These flowers produce the plant’s fruits which are…
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Coffee is grown in many parts of the world, but the most prized beans are grown in tropical mountainous regions in areas close to the equator. Any region that supplies exactly what the coffee tree needs produces acres of beans, plantations that offer a combo of rich soil, adequate sunlight and adequate rainfall. Brazil Brazil…
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Coffee is currently one of the world’s top five most valuable commodities. It has a long and interesting history that dates back to the 15th century. In addition, over one-hundred million individuals depend on coffee for their livelihood. There are many different types of coffee from which one can choose, ranging from gourmet high-end brands…
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Coffee boasts a history as rich as the beverage itself. The use of coffee originated in the Ethiopian Highlands and the Horn of Africa, where coffee beans were used as a food rather than a beverage. Villagers would grind the beans to a medium consistency and roll them into little balls to which animal fat…
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