Coffee is one of the world’s most popular and loved beverages, and its production is an interesting and complex process. From the bean to the shelf of our stores, here’s an overview of how coffee is produced. The process begins in the coffee plantations, where the beans are picked by handContinue Reading

One of the most common methods used to add premium flavors to coffee beans is through the use of natural and artificial flavorings. Natural flavorings are derived from natural sources such as plants, fruits, and spices, while artificial flavorings are chemically synthesized to mimic natural flavors. The use of natural and artificial flavorings in coffee is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory bodies around the world.Continue Reading

What coffee is best for you? Is there really that much variation in this popular beverage? Actually, yes; there are quite a few variations in coffee. Here are some tips on how to find your favorite coffee. 1. Why Coffee? One thing to help you determine what coffee is bestContinue Reading

The coffee bean roaster is quickly becoming a must-have in every kitchen because the flavor and the freshness of coffee is always at its best when it is roasted in small batches at a time in the comfort of your own home. Roasted coffee tends to be very susceptible toContinue Reading

If you have decided to roast your own coffee then your first port of call will be to consider how to select a coffee roaster that is right for you. This decision is probably one of the hardest coffee-related choices you’ll have to make – there’s nothing worse than buyingContinue Reading

What coffee is best for you? Is there really that much variation in this popular beverage? Actually, yes; there are quite a few variations in coffee. Here are some tips on how to find your favorite coffee. 1. Why Coffee? One thing to help you determine what coffee is bestContinue Reading

The History of Espresso If you are an avid coffee drinker then chances are that you probably know all about the varieties, types, flavors, and prices of various coffees that you drink on a regular basis. However, if you’re not that familiar with espresso then you may be in forContinue Reading

Strong Artificially Flavored Roasted Coffee Beans When I first started to drink coffee 9 years ago I wasn’t very aware of the different flavored coffee beans.  I’m still not sure if it’s flavored in the bean or sometime before or after roasting (topic for another article later). I do knowContinue Reading

Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Folgers Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that theContinue Reading