Coffee How To
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Your Guide to Buying Coffee Beans
A beautiful cup of coffee starts at the source: the coffee bean. The convenience of today’s coffee makers gives you the opportunity to brew your own in the comfort of your home. But, when it comes to shopping, quite a few beans are available. Which one do you choose? It can be challenging to navigate…
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The Basics of Coffee Roasting
There is a lot a coffee bean goes through before it’s poured into your cup. From roasting to brewing, different processes make up the distinct flavor and aroma compounds. Roasting is a critical component. It will decide if it is light or dark and the strength of the notes. But, how does the roasting process…
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How to Pair Coffee and Food
Coffee on its own is delicious. But, when you pair it with chocolate or a pastry, you are taking things to the next level. Most coffee shops will sell an assortment of delicious treats because they notoriously work well together. The selection of foods isn’t always picked at random. Combining food and drink is a…
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COFFEE BREWING 101: THE POUR OVER METHOD
There are many coffee brewing methods, but none hold as much prestige as the pour over method. The pour-over method is hailed as superior by many of the world’s best brewers because of the intimate control you have created the best cup of coffee. The factors that lead to a great cup start with choosing…
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NEW “4:6” METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE
The World Brewers Cup is an annual event where competitors face-off for the opportunity to win the title “World Brewer Cup Champion.” The event is split into two rounds. The first round competitors make four beverages in compulsory and open service. Those with the highest scores get to move on to compete in the final…
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WHAT IS ESPRESSO?
We’ve all heard of espresso. Many of us even regularly enjoy drinks containing espresso, but few people understand what is truly considered espresso. The term is thrown around loosely and has left the casual coffee consumer with a minimal understanding of what goes into making the popular beverage. There is a multitude of factors that…