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Friday, March 5, 2010

Coffee Grind Consistencies for Your Brew

There are so many different ways to brew coffee, but it really does matter what type of grind consistency that you use. If your coffee grind is too coarse or too fine, it could cause over or under extraction, resulting in a bitter or watery taste.

Very fine grind: Turkish Coffee
Fine grind: Espresso
Medium grind: Drip Brew Coffee
Coarse grind: French Press
Very coarse grind: Percolator

With these simple guidelines, you can set yourself up for success in premium coffee brewing, no matter what method you choose. As a rule of thumb, it's always best to use one rounded teaspoon of fresh coffee grounds for every 6 ounces of water. You can tweak this ratio for an even stronger brew to your preference!

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

How to Choose the Best Tasting Coffee Beans

There are few things to take into consideration when choosing the best flavored coffee beans. First of all, what kind of roast do you like? Roasting coffee beans releases the essential oils, and how long they are roasted directly impacts their overall flavor. If coffee beans are roasted for a shorter period of time, they will have a light flavor. If coffee beans are roasted for longer, they will have a dark and smoky taste.

The next thing to take into consideration is where the coffee has been grown. Coffee trees develop their own characteristics in the region they are grown in, based on the soil quality, rainfall, and even growing processes. You can take the time to sample coffee beans from regions around the world to see which you like the best!

Finally, when you get your coffee beans home, make sure that you store them in an opaque, airtight container to prevent oxidation and preserve their freshness. Mmm...

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Find Out More About Coffee Beans

Coffee beans are so delicious when they are freshly roasted to create a cup of Joe, but how much do you know about their preparation process?

Coffee beans are not actually beans, but they are seeds grown within cherries from a coffee tree. Normally, you will find two coffee beans with a cherry, and if only one coffee bean grows with the cherry, it is called peaberry coffee. This is the type of coffee that is in demand and seen as gourmet.

The caffeine content of coffee is found in the endosperm of the seed, and it ranges from .8% to 2.5% in the caffeine content. The level of caffeine within the coffee beans provides different characteristics of flavor, which also directly depends upon the region that they are cultivated in.

The bottom line is that coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world next to oil, and it is obvious why!

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

How Are Coffee Beans Processed?

It takes some serious effort to create your delicious cup of Joe every day, which doesn't need to be taken for granted. When it comes to coffee processing, there are two basic methods.

Dry Processing:
This occurs when the coffee beans are picked and removed from the coffee cherries. They will be completely dried in the sun or a forced air chamber. This is normally seen as a lesser quality method because it can cause damage to the beans in the process.

Wet Processing: Wet processing is often preferred because it protects the coffee beans while removing the coffee cherry. This process uses fermentation similar to making alcohol, which will eat away the outer layer of the coffee beans so that they can be washed clean with water.

It really makes you appreciate your Java, doesn't it?

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Coffee History and Trivia

Coffee was rumored to have been discovered by an Ethiopian goatherder in 300 A.D., but where did it go from there?

To shed some light on your daily cup of Joe, one of the most interesting coffee historical instances happened in the 1700s. Coffee at that time was consumed in small bowls, which is why handles were soon developed for these bowls in Europe. This gave the opportunity to hold the handle of your coffee cup as you leisurely consumed your cup of Joe.

From that point, coffee history had many different milestones, including the invention of the first espresso machine in France in 1822, and the invention of instant coffee in Chicago by a chemist in 1901. Shortly thereafter, decaf coffee was developed by a German coffee importer, and he named it Sanka Coffee.

How much do you know about your cup of Joe?

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Fun Facts About Coffee Beans

If coffee beans are truly vital to your survival as a coffee lover, here are some fun facts about coffee beans as trivia:

Coffee beans are not actually beans, but they are the pits found within coffee cherries or berries.
• Coffee is not natively grown in Costa Rica, but Cuban coffee trees were brought to Costa Rica in 1779 by a Spanish traveler.
• The largest coffee beans in the world are found in Nicaragua Maragogipe, and they are the Arabica variety.
• A complete acre of coffee will yield 10,000 pounds of coffee cherries, which grosses 2,000 total pounds of unroasted coffee beans.
• The most expensive coffee in the world is the Kopi Luwak beans, which costs anywhere from $100-$600 a pound.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

How Do You Grow Gourmet Coffee?

If you are familiar with some premium varieties of gourmet coffee, like Kona and Jamaican Blue Mountain, you may wonder what it takes to cultivate such a stellar cup of Joe.

First of all, it is important to consider the air in the region that the coffee is grown in. Both Hawaii and Jamaica are islands in the ocean, meaning that their air source is clean and pure to cultivate the coffee crops.
• After that, the soil is taken into consideration. Gourmet coffee must have premium soil full of nutrients, which is what you will find in both of these regions, especially Hawaii. Hawaii is full of rich, volcanic soil that perfectly nurtures a coffee crop.
• Last of all, both of these areas have favorable wind conditions that create pure rain in the mountainous regions where the coffee is grown. This is a refreshing rainfall that develops fertile vegetation and causes a coffee crop to thrive.

Try a cup for yourself and see!

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Why Roast Coffee at Home?

To break it down for you, there are quite a few benefits in considering roasting your coffee at home:

1. Fast: You can roast your coffee beans at an average of 4-7 minutes, which is faster than taking a trip to the store to buy a pound of coffee!

2. Entertaining: This is a wonderful hobby and trick to have up your sleeve to impress your friends and family members, who will be more than happy to come to your house for an incredibly fresh cup of Joe.

3. Simple: Roasting coffee at home is easier than you think, and once you have roasted a few batches, you will be skilled in your craft.

4. Affordable: Most home roasters are aware that you can't beat the money that you are saving! You can purchase commercially roasted coffee at around $10 per pound, while home roasting may only run you around $5 per pound.

The choice is up to you...

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Why Grind Your Coffee Beans?

If you are one of the many coffee drinkers in America that feels that grinding your coffee beans before you brew is a hassle, then it is important for you to know the advantages in freshly grinding your beans every time!

The truth of the matter is that coffee beans begin to grow stale 30 seconds after brewing, so if you are purchasing pre-ground beans from a grocery store shelf, then they are beyond stale. This estimate can be doubled for pre-ground decaf coffee in a grocery store because it is often less purchased, so it could have been sitting there for more than six months!

If you want fresh and intense flavors in your brew, then it is best to grind directly before brewing. This also allows you to tweak and adjust the grind consistency based on your brew method to have more control over the flavor and taste. What more can you ask for?

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

How Much Coffee Does a Pound of Coffee Make?

This is a very interesting question to consider, especially if you are in the market for purchasing freshly roasted pounds of coffee. It is important to purchase the exact amount of coffee that you are going to use because if you buy too much, then it will go stale within two weeks.

As a basic rule of thumb, it's ideal to use 3 tablespoons of coffee grounds per 8 ounces of water. If you are brewing a full 40 ounce pot of coffee, then a pound of coffee beans can brew up to 30 pots. This is calculated to yield seven 6 ounce cups for every 40 ounces that are brewed.

Again, it is important to take into consideration that you will not always brew a full pot when you brew coffee because most of it will go to waste. For the freshest cup of Joe possible, brew only what you are going to drink so that the coffee does not sit on the warmer and become burnt or bitter.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

How Safe is Your Coffee?

Over the past several years, coffee prices on the market have dropped to an all-time low, which may seem like it would be a good thing. One of the main reasons for this is that Vietnam has become a large coffee producing country, but they are producing lower quality Robusta beans as opposed to premium Arabica beans.

This is lowering the quality of coffee worldwide, and there is also the issue of purity in your cup of Joe. A few years ago, the International Coffee Organization raised standards in coffee exporting companies for less waste and debris to be in the coffee beans. As it turns out, the FDA allows up to 30% excess debris, including moldy coffee beans, gravel, or twigs, within one pure cup of Joe!

As unappetizing as that may be, that is the reality of the situation, so we encourage you to purchase Organic and Fair Trade coffee to have a higher standard in your Java.

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Monday, November 23, 2009

The Top 3 Most Popular Coffee Selections

Coffee is a delicious treat, but are you drinking the best of the best?

Espresso: Espresso is a truly popular coffee choice, and it is made with finely ground dark roasted espresso beans. These coffee grounds will be placed into the portafilter of an espresso machine, and water will be forced through to extract a delicious brew. The ideal espresso shot should brew within 25 seconds, and it should be topped with a rich and thick hazelnut colored crema.
Cappuccino: This is a wonderful coffee treat, and it is made with one third espresso and two thirds frothed milk. To froth your milk correctly, it is important to start out with cold milk in a cold metal pitcher. For the perfect foam, make sure to keep your steam wand below the surface of the milk to prevent bubbles.
Turkish Coffee: This is a wonderful coffee variety to try, and it is made with finely ground coffee beans that almost resemble a powder. This is a sweeter coffee brew since it will often come brewed with sugar already.

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Friday, November 20, 2009

The Basics of Coffee Processing

If you want to choose gourmet coffee beans for a delicious flavor and taste in your cup of Joe, then it is important to know how they are prepared:

Dry Milled Coffee: This is a type of coffee preparation where the coffee beans will either be dried in a machine or in the sun. It is preferable to dry the beans in the sun, but it can only be done in dry weather. If the beans are dried in a machine, they can often pick up other flavors, especially if the machine is dirty or poor quality.

Wet Milled Coffee: This is a more expensive and intricate process, but it offers a better flavor and taste in the gourmet coffee beans. This process has seven different stages, and it requires a large amount of water. Due to this fact, it can pose an environmental issue, and there is a potential for pollutants in the water supply that will affect the beans. That is one more reason that it is important to purchase organic coffee so that you can trust that the coffee processing is safe for the product that you are drinking.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

What is the Best Way to Store Coffee Beans?

Believe it or not, coffee beans are quite sensitive, and if you are storing them improperly, then you will be dramatically affecting the flavor and taste of your cup of Joe.

Here are some easy tips on the best storage methods for your fresh coffee beans:

Do not place them in the freezer at all costs because that will dry out the essential oils from the beans, leaving them flavorless!
• Do not store coffee beans in a warm area, like next to an oven or in direct sunlight.
• If you do store your coffee beans on your countertop, then you need to use an opaque container that is airtight to prevent the beans from being exposed to light.
• It is always best to store your coffee beans in a cool and dark place that is free from moisture, like a pantry.

Believe me, you will notice a significant difference in the flavor quality of your cup of Joe when you take the time to store your coffee beans properly!

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Monday, October 26, 2009

The Ultimate Convenience of a Blade Coffee Grinder

If you are not yet freshly grinding your coffee beans, then you are truly missing out on all of the fresh tastes available to you in your Java drinking!

A Blade coffee grinder is ideal for home use because it allows you to freshly grind your coffee beans from fine to medium to coarse, depending on your preference. This is also especially helpful if you are a French Press coffee drinker because it will allow you to control the grind consistency of your beans so that you can freshly brew your French Press coffee to your liking.

Most compact Blade grinders will grind enough coffee to be equivalent to a 12 cup coffee maker. This is perfect for at-home use since most coffee makers average 12 cups. It is best to choose a brand that you can trust in a compact Blade coffee grinder, like Bodum, Krups, or Delonghi. These are professional coffee brands, and the blade grinders use stainless steel blades to thoroughly grind all coffee beans. This is absolutely the only way to enjoy fresh coffee by professionally grinding your beans before you brew!

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

What Do You Know About Your Cup of Joe?

Coffee is an interesting drink in itself, so how much do you know about your cup of Joe?

First of all, coffee is grown on a tree that produces a fruit that looks like cherries. These are often called coffee berries or coffee cherries, and they do have to turn red before they can be picked. When these berries are opened, they will contain two coffee beans. After the coffee beans have been picked, they do need to be fermented to remove the mucilaginous layer covering. If this layer is not removed, it will dramatically affect the taste of the coffee beans for the worse.

Each coffee bean that is harvested will taste different depending on the region that it was grown in. Some factors that affect the taste of the coffee beans are altitude, soil quality, rainfall, and processing. It is always preferable to choose coffee beans that are grown at a higher altitude, like the Jamaican Blue Mountain Estate Coffee Beans, because it will allow the flavors to develop more deeply and slowly so that there is more complexity and robustness in the final product.

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Developing Your Coffee Palate is Easy!

If you feel intimidated by coffee cuppings or tastings, you no longer need to because you can learn how to develop your own coffee palate in a few easy steps.

Start out by purchasing two very different coffee roasts.
• Brew two different small cups of coffee on two separate French Presses. It is ideal to use a French Press to brew coffee because it will leave the essential oils of the coffee beans in the final brew product for a better flavor and taste.
• Taste the cups of coffee one at a time, and start out by focusing on the textures. Does one cup of coffee have a heavier feel? Does one have a smoother finish?
• Don't read the labels of the coffee beans because the description of the roaster may sway your opinion.
• Don't worry about the words that you use because there is no correct coffee terminology. It is up to you to decide what flavors that you taste in comparison to the other cup of Joe.

Congratulations, now you are a professional coffee connoisseur!

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Monday, September 14, 2009

The Benefits of Air Roasted Coffee

Air roasting coffee is a method that was invented in the 1970s, and it provides a better taste and quality in the final Java product because the coffee beans are less likely to burn when they are being roasted.

In more traditional methods of coffee roasting that have been used since the 1800s, the coffee is roasted in a drum over direct heat. Air roasting is much more preferable to this method because the coffee beans will not directly touch the heat, so they will not turn out within an ashy or bitter taste. Any coffee lover will truly be able to taste the difference between the two, especially since air roasting is proven as the superior method of coffee roasting.

Air roasting is a wonderful method to make sure that your coffee beans achieve the ultimate flavor and taste in the roast product. Just a tip, you do have the potential to roast your coffee beans at home on a home air popcorn popper if you are a do-it-yourself kind of coffee lover!

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Friday, September 11, 2009

Buy Your Coffee Beans Fresh

If you are purchasing pre-ground coffee from a grocery store, then stop! No, I am not a coffee dictator, but I care about your well-being in enjoying a truly delicious cup of Joe. Most commonly purchased whole coffee beans from a grocery store will have been sitting on the shelf for weeks at a time so that they are not fresh in any way.

Furthermore, if you are not purchasing freshly roasted coffee beans, then they will definitely be lacking in their favor. If you purchased pre-ground coffee, then it will be stale because freshly ground coffee goes stale within 30 minutes, so there is no way that the coffee that is pre-ground found at the grocery store can meet these standards.

When you are purchasing fresh, whole coffee beans, it is best to purchase directly from a roaster or online retailer like myself. However, you do need to be careful to look in detail on the website to make sure the beans are freshly roasted the day that they ship to you, otherwise, you will be buying the same quality of coffee beans that you could find sitting on a shelf for months at a time in any grocery store location.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

How To Maximize The Shelf Life Of Your Coffee Beans

If you are a coffee fan in any way, then I can guarantee that you do not want to be drinking a stale cup of Joe! Am I right? The best way to keep your coffee beans fresh is to purchase them directly from an Internet retailer or roaster where they are freshly roasted the day that they shipped to you (like my website!). This is the only way that you can trust that you'll be getting the best flavor in your fresh coffee beans.

From there, the shelf life will be 10 to 14 days, so it is best to purchase the amount that you will need for about one week. Once you freshly grind your coffee beans, they will only remain fresh for up to two hours. That is why it is important to always freshly grind the amount that you want to use for the coffee you are planning on brewing.

Besides that, make sure that you store your freshly roasted coffee beans in a vacuum sealed container in a cool and dry location. Do not store them in the freezer because this will cause the essential oils to be corrupted because the beans will be depleted of moisture. This will directly and dramatically affect the flavor for the worst.

For the best way to enjoy your coffee, make sure that you are using freshly roasted beans that you grind before you brew!

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Why Go For Arabica?

You may have heard a lot of buzz about the two varieties of coffee beans that are available on the market, Arabica and Robusta.

Arabica are seen to be the more premium beans, while Robusta are seen to be the cheaper filler variety. If you are purchasing coffee from a specialty outlet (like my website!), then you can count on the fact that the only beans that you will find there are 100% Arabica. However, if you are purchasing your Java from a more general location, like a grocery store, then you need to watch out because you will find that the majority of the blends there do contain Robusta beans as a cheaper option.

Currently, coffee is grown in more than 80 countries around the world in areas near the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. This provides the perfect climate and growing environment for a decadent Java bean, and even more, it is preferred to look for Arabica beans grown at higher altitudes because they provide the best quality.

Make sure that you are purchasing organic when you are purchasing Arabica because that will guarantee that your coffee is harvested in safe conditions without the use of pesticides and also with crop rotation to give further nutrients to the plant. There is nothing more delicious!

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

How Is Colombian Coffee Grown?

If you are fan of rich and delicious Columbian Coffee, then you may have wondered exactly how it is cultivated to yield your delicious cup of Joe.

First of all, the coffee trees that produce Columbian Coffee beans take almost 4 years to reach their maturity, and then they will sprout coffee berries and flowers after six months at their full height. One coffee tree will equal 1 pound of Colombian coffee, and when the berries turn ripe red, they are ready to be harvested. When the coffee berries are harvested, they are put through a de-pulping machine to separate the pulp from the beans inside. There are normally two coffee beans within each berry, and the pulp is then put back into fertilizer to nurture other plants.

To be processed, the coffee beans are soaked for 24 hours in cold water, which allows them to begin to ferment to develop a richer flavor and aroma. They are then rinsed off in long troughs, which is what is unique about Colombian Coffee to give it deep flavors. The beans are dried in an open air area by the sun and wind, and they have to be constantly rotated and covered at night to protect them from being corrupted from moisture.

Furthermore, keep in mind that Columbia regulates all of their coffee plantations meticulously to ensure that you are going to have the best product in your Colombian cup of Joe!

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Learn How To Clean Your Coffee Grinder

This is a seriously so easy, but all you are going to need is some rice. Got it? Place a few spoonfuls of rice in your coffee grinder, enough to just cover the blades, and then grind it well on the espresso setting, which should be the finest setting. Continue to do this and dump out the rice when it is ground. The ground rice should be full of black debris, which is the coffee grounds. Once you go through several cycles, your ground rice should start coming out clean, which means that your grinder is in much better condition.

Oftentimes, this is necessary because the essential oils of the coffee beans will mix with the old grounds in your grinder, causing them to stick to the blades and the inner components. If you want to really get your grinder clean so that you do not have stale coffee grounds sitting in there over and over again, then this is the way to do it. You will immediately notice the difference when you go to brew your next cup of Joe, especially because your grinder is now so fresh and so clean!

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Friday, July 24, 2009

All About Coffee Uncovered!

There is not that much thought that goes into drinking your cup of Joe in the morning before you get to work, is there? Pretty much, that is what you need to get through the day, but truly, there is much more to coffee then just what you sip in your latte. Firstly, that vital caffeine content within your coffee is found in the endosperm of the coffee seed at .8 to 2.5%. This is responsible for waking you up and getting you through the day.

Moving on, the coffee plant itself has the capability of producing the equivalent of 1 pound of freshly roasted coffee. That is a lot of work for one little plant! During the roasting process, the beans will crack and excrete essential oils, which are responsible for the deep taste of your Java. Make sure that you never put your coffee beans in the freezer because that will dehydrate them and affect the flavor through the loss of the essential oils.

If you're wondering the big diff between an espresso bean and a coffee bean, then most of the time it is specific to the roaster that it came from. Espresso roasts are much darker, like a Vienna or a French roast, and they do use a variety of coffee beans to achieve that. Many roasters do not like to divulge their espresso roast secrets, but you can count on them being much richer and fuller for the premium use of espresso.

I am always loving how coffee is full of fun facts to keep me on my toes, and I hope you enjoy them too!

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

What Do You Know About Coffee?



You may feel like you are well acquainted with your morning cup of Joe, but I have some awesomely fun facts about Java to share with you that you may have never heard before.

Did you know?

  • In ancient times, grooms in Turkey were required to vow to their new wife that they would always give her coffee, or else they would get divorced!
  • Your body can only absorb up to 4 cups of coffee at once, and the rest is dispensed as waste.
  • Japan is actually the third largest coffee consumer in the world, and they use coffee grounds for beauty treatments, like bathing and skin care.
  • The name "coffee" was actually originally used for wine because it looked black from dark berries, and it was then substituted when coffee was used instead of wine to stay awake in religious all night prayer meetings, and the name stuck with it.
  • Olympic athletes can only drink up to 5 cups of coffee because their urine is tested for specific amounts of caffeine, or else they will be disqualified.
  • Espresso has one third of the caffeine of a regular cup of Joe.
  • We all refer to coffee beans as "beans", but they are truly berries.

How many of these fun facts did you already know? There is truly so much more to your daily cup of Joe than meets the eye!

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Friday, June 26, 2009

What's So Great About a French Press?

Have you figured out the ins and outs of your coffee brewing yet? Then you must try the French Press! If you have any mysterious ideas about it being more difficult or tedious to use than a traditional coffee maker, then you, my friend, are dead wrong, and that is great news for you! A French press works by you placing coarsely ground fresh coffee beans in the bottom of the pot (and it is usually clear), and then you will add hot water. I advise you not to add boiling water since this could burn the beans. After that, you will place the lid on it, and you will let it steep for up to four minutes. From that point, you will plunge down the strainer directly so that you don't let any grounds escape, and you have a final coffee product that is delicious and decadent. And why is that? Well, for one thing, you have saved all of the essential oils that have not been removed through a paper filter so that your brew tastes amazing. Another thing, it is eco-friendly because you are not using paper filters that you throw away every day. And finally, for all of you type A coffee lovers, you can have total control of your brewing process by deciding the temperature of the water, the extraction time, and how long the grounds are saturated. Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Which Coffee Grinder is Right For You?

If you are on the lookout for a premium coffee grinder, then you may feel confused by all of the options. I am going to give you a quick rundown of which types are available, and what to look for so you can enjoy a fresh brew fast.

  • Blade Grinder: This is the perfect type for a traditional drip brew coffeemaker for your home use since it grinds incredibly fast and can produce a medium grind for that type of brewing. The only complaint is that it is sometimes inconsistent, so you may not want to use it for a fine espresso grind.
  • Burr Grinder: This is also a fast grinder that works by grinding more evenly from a fine to a coarse consistently. They are priced well, and they will give you great value for your money. It works faster than the more expensive conical burr grinder.
  • Conical Burr Grinder: This is actually the preferred choice in grinders because it will be completely consistent, and it works the slowest to keep your beans at a low heat so that they do not burn and affect the taste. You will be able to achieve a completely fine espresso grind, or any other grind for your liking.

So which grinder is right for you? Check out based on price, quality, and delivery, but know that if you are already freshly grinding your coffee beans, then you are one step ahead in achieving the best and most decadent flavors compared to the pre-ground varieties. You win!

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Coffee Bean Harvesting

If you have ever become curious about how your coffee came to be in your cup, then I am here to tell you a little bit about the coffee harvesting process. First, the coffee berries are handpicked and placed in a water tank where the good berries float to the bottom and all of the bad beans and debris are filtered off of the top. The berries are then run through washing tanks and left to dry for a few weeks. After that, the coffee berries are put into a milling machine that will remove the skin and extract two coffee beans from each berry. The new coffee beans are then shipped in bulk to a roasting plant, where they are roasted at high temperatures of 900°F and immediately cooled. The coffee beans lose up to sixth of their original weight through the roasting process, and they are then vacuum packed as whole beans or pre-ground and prepared for shipping. It all seems so simple but there is so much involved in the coffee harvesting process that brings you the quality beans that you enjoyed every single day. Make sure that you are choosing the best!

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