Farms that have been growing coffee for years, sometimes as long as two centuries, have the growth, cultivation and processing of coffee down to a fine art. But some coffee lovers like the challenge of do-it-yourself, or their interest in coffee leads them to try their hand at growing theirContinue Reading

Espresso is one of those caffeinated coffee beverages that are usually held to a higher standard because everyone loves the drink dearly! Even though not exactly coffee, espresso has some of the same characteristics of a jolted coffee serving. Millions of people all over the world drink espresso at someContinue Reading

The debate over whole beans versus ground beans will probably never be resolved; there are some tips and facts about various kinds of grinds and the best use of each. And there are some pros and cons to using whole beans and using ground coffee. So here are some coffee-grindingContinue Reading

Coffee is a drink produced from the coffee grains. It is stimulating because it contains caffeine. The use of the drink of the coffee had its origin in Kaffa, Abyssinia, today Ethiopia, when a shepherd called Kaldi observed that his goats were smarter and hopping around when eating the leavesContinue 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

We all enjoy a good cup of coffee to keep us refreshed and alert, but in today’s world of freeze dried and instants it is difficult to get that real coffee taste and aroma – in fact some people have never experienced anything other than instant, thus missing out onContinue 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

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

My coffee quick tip today is about espresso. Many newbies to the world of espresso, lattes and cappuccinos pronounce it “expresso”.  This is a tell tale sign to a barista that the customer is new to the variances of ways that espresso can be prepared. Espresso is not a coffeeContinue Reading