by Josh | Oct 29, 2018 | All About Coffee, Coffee Types
Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora) are the two most common commercial coffees. When you’re shopping for coffee beans, these are the ones you’ll find. However, there are some significant differences between them that you, the home barista, should be aware...
by Josh | Oct 19, 2018 | All About Coffee, Coffee Culture
The Appeal of the Coffeehouse Coffee brings people together. Why did it become a centerpiece of social interaction? The experts at the National Coffee Association tell us roughly when it happened, during the 16th century in the Near East. While it’s not exactly clear...
by Josh | Oct 15, 2018 | All About Coffee, Coffee Brewing Methods, Home Barista, Roasting, Uncategorized
percolator from a preamplifier. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated. All you need are some basic supplies, some brewing techniques, and a little patience and persistence. With those starting points, you’ll be well prepared to become a master home barista....
by Josh | Oct 10, 2018 | All About Coffee, Coffee Culture, Our Mission. Sex Trafficking: Helping Girls Escape
Coffee and Philanthropy Go Hand in Hand Corporate citizenship. While it sounds highfalutin, its effects are grounded in the common good. Most of us have taken part in it as consumers, even if we aren’t familiar with the term. So what is it? Corporate citizenship...
by Josh | Oct 8, 2018 | Camping & Coffee, Coffee Brewing Methods
There are a surprising number of ways to make a tasty cup of coffee in the outdoors. You could brew the perfect mug with a classic percolator, or you could even take the ultralight route and use one of these creative ways to make coffee while backpacking. Another...
by Josh | Oct 4, 2018 | All About Coffee, Home Barista, Recipes
Is your coffee confined to the cup? If your home brew is only serving the purpose of providing a daily dose (or two, three, four…) of caffeine, then you’re missing out on another realm of usefulness: cooking. Coffee is a versatile ingredient, adding to the flavor...
by Josh | Jul 20, 2018 | All About Coffee, Roasting
How is Coffee Roasted? Depending on the roaster’s preference and the amount of coffee needed, roasting vessels can take on different forms, from as simple as a cast iron skillet to large-scale, fully automated convection ovens. No matter how it’s done, roasting...
by Josh | Jul 16, 2018 | All About Coffee, Home Barista, Roasting
coffee-making mistakes are beyond roaster’s control, like the design and airflow capacity of a roasting machine. Others can be controlled- like the time/temperature roasting profile and using a clean machine. Making mistakes is part and parcel of learning. But many of...
by Josh | Jul 13, 2018 | All About Coffee, Coffee Types
Knowing more about coffee can impact both buying and drinking preferences. When it comes to coffee, there’s so much to know, from growing and harvesting to production and distribution to roasting and brewing. It takes a significant time investment to locate and digest...
by Josh | Jul 6, 2018 | All About Coffee, Coffee Culture
waves I keep hearing about? And what’s the difference between them?” The three (or four) waves of coffee are the trends that define our relationship with coffee and how that relationship has evolved throughout American history. Each wave sets the stage for the next...
