EDUCATION
Coffee For Different Kinds Of Coffee Drinkers
It can be challenging to know what to serve those looking for low acidity, reduced caffeine, or just “plain old coffee”, but we’re here to help. Here are a few specific kinds of coffee drinkers we get asked about regularly with our best coffee suggestions.
What is a Micron? Understanding the Language of Grinders
If you’ve ever gone to purchase a home grinder, and been confused by some of the descriptions, you are not alone. Con...
Adjusting Your Grind Setting
If you’re not experiencing any of the wonderful flavor components listed on the freshly roasted coffee you just purc...
What Makes Geisha So Special?
Hidden For Over 60 Years
For over 60 years, the "superstar" Geisha plant lay hidden at the legendary farm, Hacienda l...
Making Great Home Espresso
We know getting perfect espresso at home can sometimes be frustrating. It takes a lot of practice (and patience) to p...
Water and Coffee - What You Need to Know
Water Basics
Water not only makes up the majority of a cup of brewed coffee, the composition of your water can have a...
Dial In Your Grinder
A Word About Brewing Coffee
When we brew coffee, hot water passes through the coffee grounds, and dissolves content f...
Cupping Coffee
When coffee professionals taste coffees to evaluate them, we use one of the simplest methods for brewing – a cupping ...
Blooming Coffee
Blooming is not usually a word most people connect to coffee brewing, but it’s actually a key concept. To understand ...
Pour Over Brewing Basics
If you've never tried making pour over coffee, tis the season! They are fun to use and make full flavored cups. Here'...
Is Fair Trade the same as Direct Trade?
It's a question we get asked all the time. And no wonder, with all the terms out there surrounding coffee, it can be ...
Exploring Coffee Around the World: Japan
Coffee Around the World: JapanFor those traveling this spring or summer, we thought it would be fun to talk about cof...