As I sit here, surrounded by the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans, I often wonder, should you store coffee beans in the freezer? It’s […]
Category: Beans
An Explainer: What Does Degassing Mean for Coffee Beans?
I still remember the first time I heard someone explain what does degassing mean for coffee beans as if it was some kind of mystical […]
The Difference Between Specialty and Commodity Coffee
I still remember the first time I tasted the difference between specialty and commodity coffee. It was like a revelation – the rich, nuanced flavors […]
An Explainer: What Is Shade-grown Coffee and Why It Matters
I still remember the first time I visited a shade-grown coffee farm in Latin America. The aroma of freshly picked cherries filled the air, and […]
A Guide to Fair Trade Certified Coffee
As I sit here, sipping on a cup of fair trade certified coffee, I’m reminded of the countless stories I’ve heard from farmers about the […]
An Explainer: What Does an Sca Score of 90+ Mean?
As I sit here, sipping on a cup of coffee with an SCA score of 90+, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve heard people […]
An Explainer: What Is a Caturra Coffee Varietal?
As I sit here, surrounded by maps of coffee-growing regions and the aroma of freshly roasted beans, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve been […]
Exploring the Coffee Growing Regions of Peru
As I reflect on my journeys to the coffee growing regions of Peru, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve heard the phrase “Peruvian coffee” […]
A Roaster’s Guide to Brazilian Coffee Beans
As I sit here, sipping on a cup of expertly roasted Brazilian coffee, I’m reminded of the common misconception that a guide to brazilian coffee […]
An Explainer: What Makes Colombian Coffee So Famous?
I still remember the first time I visited a coffee farm in Colombia, surrounded by the _rolling hills_ of the Zona Cafetera. The air was […]