This question has been asked over and over again. The concept behind the question is that the shelf life of most foods can be extended by being frozen. Many generations have taught us to freeze or refrigerate whole or ground coffee beans just like we do other products such as meats, herbs and vegetables. The…
India is traditionally known for its spicy black chai teas. But you may be surprised to learn that India is also known for some top grade Arabic coffee beans that undergo a special process using humid monsoon air. The best of India’s coffee beans feature low acidity levels, and are mild and sweet. When looking…
Apart of cream and sugar, it is often the most important preference: Light Roast Coffee or Dark Roast Coffee? Generally speaking, coffee drinkers who opt for light roasted coffee like it for its natural, earthy tastes and for the absence of burnt or smoky flavors that are often evident in darker roasted coffees. The amount…
When it comes to buying coffee beans online, there is an endless selection of websites offering fresh roasted coffee beans, organic coffee beans, fair trade coffee beans and even coffee beans from all over the world. Before placing an order with an online coffee bean company it is important to evaluate their website and get…
Costa Rican coffee farmers set the standards for the rest of Central and South America for wet-processed coffee. Coffee production plays an important role in Costa Rica’s economy, being the third largest export and employing almost 30% of the labor force. The Beginnings The soil and climate conditions in Costa Rica are near ideal for…
Buying freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans is a great first step to preparing gourmet coffee at home. But the rest is up to you. Become an experienced barista by following a few simple rules throughout the brewing process. You can create the perfect cup for coffee each morning for yourself and wow your dinner guests…
Legend has it that coffee beans were originally discovered by monks who noticed that their goats became frisky and began to dance after eating a certain berry. Sound familiar? The Beginning The place is the Ethiopian highlands where coffee trees grow just as they do to this day. The time is 800 AD – the…
A recent dinner conversation, stemming from the capers in our pasta sauce, turned to how coffee beans actually grow. What kind of plant do they grow on? What do they look like? How are they harvested? The dinner group didn’t have all the answers to the questions; they agreed that coffee is kind of like…
It’s all about the bean. Or, more specifically, that wonderful flavor you get from our gourmet coffee comes from the oils in the bean. But, like Superman and kryptonite, super oils lose their potency when exposed to oxygen. We seal our beans in airtight bags, with a one-way valve. You know those self-serve coffee bean…
That’s Coffee offers gourmet coffee beans in 4 different grinds: whole bean, espresso grind, drip grind and the ever popular French press grind. Most know what whole bean and drip grind are used for but French Press and Expresso are a bit more confusing. Well lets clear up the mystery so you too can enjoy…
