The month of February has brought us a great coffee from Tanzania. The coffee was roasted to a medium darkness to bring out the best flavors of this coffee. Flavor Profile Unrefined coconut palm sugar, grapefruit high tones, tanic fruit tea, bright cup. Below is a flavor profile for the roast. As always, you may […]
Author: Coffee Master
Creating the Perfect Blend: The Journey of Sourcing Coffee Beans
We often get questions about how we go about deciding the right beans for a blend. This is a great question and it unveils one of the great joys of being a roaster. It is akin to being a chef creating the perfect recipe, or a chemist find the ultimate solution, and no less thrilling […]
Coffee Beans and Terroir: The Secret Behind Every Sip
Coffee, a beverage revered by many, is not just about the beans; it’s about where they come from. The concept of terroir, often associated with wine, plays a crucial role in the world of coffee. Terroir refers to the unique set of environmental factors – soil, climate, elevation – that impart distinct characteristics to coffee […]
Understanding Coffee Quakers: The Odd Beans Out
When diving into the complex world of coffee, one stumbles upon various terms that may seem puzzling. “Quakers” is one such term, and no, it doesn’t refer to the religious group. In the realm of coffee, a Quaker refers to a defect in the coffee bean. Let’s brew some knowledge and find out more about […]
Coffee Bean Processing Types: A Journey from Cherry to Cup
Coffee, for many of us, is a daily ritual – a cup of warmth, aroma, and energy. But few might realize the intricate journey that the coffee bean has taken before it reaches our mugs. Central to this journey is the processing method, which not only affects the flavor and quality of the coffee, but […]
Which roast has the most caffeine?
There is a common debate among coffee drinkers that the darker the roast the more the caffeine. Light roast jitter chasers will tell you that the dark roast isn’t the highest octane beverage. And dark roast enthusiasts will strongly attest that the darker the roast the better the buzz. Spoiler alert. It really doesn’t have […]
Why does my coffee bag have a hole?
That hole isn’t just so you can smell how wonderful the roasted coffee is. It has a purpose. That hole is there to ensure the greatest amount of freshness for your coffee and help the coffee breath. Coffee bags with valves keep the coffee fresh by allowing volatile gases to escape the bag, while also […]
Roast Profiles
We all enjoy a good cup of joe. However, we all know when we’ve had a cup of coffee that is to our liking or not. Ever had a cup of coffee that tastes like charcoal, or maybe one that tastes like under-baked bread dough? That is all due to the roast type that the […]
Be An Inspiration
You may have seen this image on our Charitable Giving page. It represents two of our core values as a company: 1. We are inspired by coffee There is so much diversity in coffee types, flavors, roasting profiles, and brewing methods that we can’t help but be inspired. We believe that there is a type […]
Coffee Taster’s Wheel
Coffee is one of the most complex beverages you will ever enjoy. So much of the world focuses on the flavor profile of wine, cuisine, or even the nuances of chocolate, but they underestimate the complexity of a beverage they enjoy every day. Below is an image of the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) flavor wheel. […]