Start your coffee journey with the essential foundations.
Ready to crack the code of coffee connoisseurs? Think of this glossary as your secret decoder ring for navigating the exciting world of specialty coffee. With this guide to common terminology, you’ll be able to decipher those mysterious coffee menus, impress your barista with your newfound...
We’ve delved into the intricacies of coffee taxonomy and processing, uncovering the hidden layers of flavor within each bean. Now, let’s embark on a global expedition to explore the diverse origins of coffee – the famed Bean Belt, the magical zone where most of the world’s coffee is...
We’ve explored the coffee family tree and met its star players, Arabica and Robusta. Now, let’s dive into the fascinating transformation from coffee cherry to the bean we grind and brew. This stage, known as processing, is a crucial step that significantly impacts the final flavor of...
In the vast world of coffee, two species reign supreme: Arabica and Robusta. These botanical heavyweights dominate the global coffee landscape, each with its own distinct personality, flavor profile, and cultivation quirks. Let’s get to know these coffee giants a little better. Arabica: The...
Imagine stepping into a specialty coffee shop and being greeted by a dazzling array of coffee beans. The labels boast exotic origins like Yirgacheffe and Antigua, mysterious-sounding varieties like Bourbon and Typica, and promise a spectrum of flavors, from chocolatey notes to hints of blueberry....
Welcome to the fascinating world of the coffee plant! In the Seed Series, we’re laying the foundation for your coffee expertise. Before we dive into the nuances of bean varieties and roasting, it’s essential to understand the origins of those magical beans – the coffee plant itself....
Think you know coffee? Think again… In this installment of the Seed Series: Coffee Basics, we’re venturing beyond your morning cup and diving deep into the fascinating world of coffee beans. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate journey these little wonders take, from tiny seed to the...
The journey of coffee has been a turbulent one, marked by moments of brilliance and darkness. But amidst the shadows of exploitation and environmental degradation, a new dawn has emerged – the Modern Coffee Revolution. This movement, driven by a growing awareness of coffee’s complex history...
While the aroma of coffee was filling European coffee houses with lively conversation and fueling intellectual pursuits, a darker side of its story was unfolding. The insatiable demand for coffee in Europe led to a brutal chapter in its history—one marked by colonial expansion, the exploitation of...
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