It is one of the rising trends among coffee aficionados and baristas. Formative art can add visual appeal to your cup of coffee and enhance the overall coffee drinking experience. This blog post explores latte art, its history, techniques, and shares some pointers for mastering this form of art. Brief History of Latte Art Latte…
While many people cannot fathom the thought of getting up and not starting the day without coffee. They also don’t think about everything that went into that coffee. From the farmers that grow it to shipping and importing, processing, and getting it out on the shelves. There is a lot that goes into that one…
There are many benefits to buying your coffee beans online. One of them is pretty obvious, you don’t have to leave your home. However, while it is convenient, it is also easier to find the right beans and try different beans from the same brand. Sure, we have all heard of the large national brands,…
Coffee houses usually throw out their coffee grounds or K-cups. It is a waste or by-product of the brewing process. However, it is great for the garden. So, if you are getting into gardening, you might want to start making friends with those that work at a coffee house or buy premium coffee to enjoy…
When it comes to trash, most of us want to generate less of it. There are practical reasons for this (I mean, who really wants to take out the trash more than you already are, right?). But there are also do-good-for-the-earth reasons to limit the number of things that you throw away. For K-cup fans,…
Coffee is the lifeblood of most people’s morning routines. Without a fresh pot of gourmet coffee most people would feel sluggish, unmotivated, and easily irritable. To avoid this, we recommend everyone keep a constant supply of properly stored gourmet coffee beans in their kitchen at all times. But how should said coffee be stored? What…
Has it ever occurred to you that you can pair coffee with food just like you would pair a particular white or red wine with an appetizer, meal or dessert? Yesterday I had a customer ask me to recommend a good breakfast coffee to go along with typical breakfast foods. Today I came across an…
Is it time to clean your coffee maker? Depending on how often you use your coffee maker you may need to clean it every two or three months. The easiest way to clean your coffee maker is to run white vinegar through the maker on a regular brew cycle. Here’s how: Make a solution of…
While the answer to this question may be a personal taste preference – some like their coffee near scalding while others like it just above room temperature – there is a somewhat “scientific” answer. This is because the temperature of coffee can affect both the taste and aroma of the drink. High heat can cause…
