N:I think “good coffee” well, I know what I want to say but I don’t know how to not make it another eye-roll. Ugh. I can’t. Um…I think it’s better when it’s made with love. I think part of the reason “third wave coffee” is so popular is because you have people...
To give as clear a picture as possible of the current coffee-producing population, 60% of the beans imported into the United States come from the smallest coffee farms across the globe. There are also approximately 28 million families who cultivate coffee plants as their main source of income....
head roaster and coffee buyer at Joe the Art of Coffee, which recently beganroasting its own beans. "It's not set up for our needs, in terms of quality or sustainability. Sustainability can be a buzzword, but it comes down to us negotiating a price directly with the farmer that allows ...
Flaming or roasting is the act of posting insults, often including profanity or other offensive language, on the internet. This term should not be confused
What Does It Taste Like? Roasting Method Quality Darker Roasts Lighter Roasts Brewing Methods Back to Top French roast coffee is a popular style and one that many coffee drinkers prefer. This dark roasted coffee has a smoky sweetness and can often have a charred taste. This has cause...
What Does Fair Trade Organic Mean? Coffees with the fair trade and organic labels (FTO) give customers insight into the production process of a particular coffee. Coffees bearing these certifications sell for a higher price, benefiting the growers, and the communities in which they live. This ...
If I say my coffee has high body, what am I referring to then? Based on what we learned, high body could mean many things. For example, it could be thick and viscous, or it could be thin and smooth. Depending on the internal definition of the concept for each individual we could en...
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Now that we’ve established that the roasting date isn’teverything, let’s look at what it can tell you. What Does Fresh Really Mean? Which beans are your freshest? As a roaster, you hear this a lot. Some of you readers may have even asked this question yourselves. My answer to th...
Colin Harmon is a four-time Irish Barista Champion and owner of Dublin's 3fe Coffee, one of the world's most innovative and progressive speciality coffee shops. His work in coffee has extended to roasting, training and consultancy work, as well as developing coffee equipment for the speciality...