Processing Coffee Beans
It’s doubtful that many people stop to think of where their coffee comes from. Get a can, pop off the lid and percolate. That’s all they need to know.
Basics Archives
How Coffee Gets Decaffeinated
Recently a variety of the coffee tree was discovered that naturally contains almost no caffeine. Until that species finds its way into commercial production, we’re left with the current methods for removing unwanted caffeine from coffee. But how do those methods affect the taste of our java?
101 Different Coffee Blends
True coffee aficionados always drink their coffee straight, right? Wrong! There are, if anything, more blends and flavorings of coffee than there are of wine. Cast off your confines and let loose with the 101 different ways to enjoy nature’s gift. Read more…
Coffee Roasting Basics
Do-it-yourselfers will be happy to hear that roasting coffee beans is even easier - and the results are often as good as the pros.
How a Barista Judges Coffee Beans
A ‘barista‘ is someone who makes coffee drinks as a profession. Naturally, that experience will shape how beans are judged.
