What Is Specialty Coffee? Complete Beginner’s Guide 101
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What Is Specialty Coffee? Specialty Beans, Varieties, and Origins Specialty Coffee is coffee that scores 80 or higher in a cupping evaluation conducted by a Q-grader. This specialty coffee evaluation is based on its flavor, aroma, body, acidity, and aftertaste. If a coffee performs well in this evaluation, it earns…
What Is Espresso? How It’s Made and Why It Matters
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Ever wondered what this buzz about espresso is? OR what is espresso? Everyone’s all about: “One shot of my espresso and I’m on my magic horse all day long.” You’ve seen espresso on every café menu. Lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos all start with espresso. We’ve even got a SONG about it!! BUT…
Coffee Roasting Explained: Types, Levels & Flavors
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Coffee roasting is a method that turns green beans into light, medium, or dark-roasted coffee using high heat. Roasting coffee brings out the beans’ complex flavors and antioxidants. It is important to get the roast right to achieve the cup you love. We drink coffee daily. We have a usual…
World Coffee Day: History, Fun Facts & Celebrations
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We celebrated International Coffee Day a few days ago. Some countries, including the United States, celebrated it on the 29th of September, and others on the 1st of October. But the thought behind this celebration was the same… Coffee. The most delicious beverage on earth is coffee. We make it…
