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Dry Processing vs. Wet Processing Coffee Beans
Did you know that there are different methods to processing coffee before the coffee beans are even roasted? The two primary methods are dry processing and wet processing; the names give us hints as to how each process occurs. Dry Processing Coffee Beans Dry processing coffee beans is the older method of the two. This…
Tips for Pairing Coffee and Food
Has it ever occurred to you that you can pair coffee with food just like you would pair a particular white or red wine with an appetizer, meal or dessert? Yesterday I had a customer ask me to recommend a good breakfast coffee to go along with typical breakfast foods. Today I came across an…
Tips for Storing Gourmet Coffee
Here are a few tips for storing gourmet coffee: Don’t keep coffee in the fridge as it will absorb other flavors Don’t freeze the coffee as the moisture breaks down the natural oils Store gourmet coffee in a sealed container Buy freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans and grind just before brewing Don’t store the coffee…
Coffee Consumption in the US
Recent research by StudyLogic reports that coffee consumption is growing in popularity! Consider the statistics: US is still the world’s biggest consumer of coffee Americans drank 77.4 billion cups of coffee in the year ended June 30 American coffee consumption valued at $35.79 billion during the same year Consumption of coffee in the workplace was…
The Acidity of Coffee
How to Drink Coffee with a Sensitive Stomach Perhaps you are one of the many coffee lovers who have given up on coffee because it makes your stomach hurt too much. From a scientific standpoint coffee is acidic. When consumed it can increase your urine pH level to 5.0 which classifies the beverage as an…
Eco Friendly Coffee
Have you caught the eco-friendly fever? If you are trying to live your life in a more eco-friendly way here are some ways you can turn your coffee habit more “eco” friendly. Sustainable Coffee Beans There isn’t an official label or title for coffee beans that promote sustainability of resources (both natural resources and human…
