Author: Team Craft Sense

  • What is Third Wave Coffee?

    What is Third Wave Coffee?

    Have you ever wondered what’s going on with these independent coffee shops popping up all over the country? These shops are often referred to as part of the “Third Wave Coffee” movement. Also called “specialty” or “artisanal”, these Third Wave Coffee companies treat coffee with the same skill and care fine wine. This is just…

  • How To Make the Best Pour Over Coffee at Home

    How To Make the Best Pour Over Coffee at Home

    Water, freshly ground beans and gravity make one of the purest cups of coffee you’ll ever enjoy. Pour over brewing has been around a long time, but you might not recognize it in its manual form – percolators and coffeemakers work basically the same way. But whereas coffeemakers shower just-boiled water over the grounds, manual…

  • Origin Profile: Hawaiian Kona Coffee

    Origin Profile: Hawaiian Kona Coffee

    Hawaii often doesn’t get enough credit for producing what’s arguably some of the finest coffee in the world and certainly the finest coffee grown in America. Kona coffee is renowned for it’s smooth, caramelized flavor notes. These flavor profiles are linked to processing methods as well as the particular growing environment, or terroir, unique to…

  • Country Profile: Vietnamese Coffee

    Country Profile: Vietnamese Coffee

    When it comes to coffee growing countries, places like Colombia, Brazil, or Ethiopia are often the first that come to mind. However, as coffee demand continues to grow, new regions are emerging on the scene as top-quality producers. Vietnam is a great example of a country that has a rich history of producing some of…

  • Why Coffee Roasting Matters

    Why Coffee Roasting Matters

    Everyone has a favorite coffee roast. In years past dark roasts were more popular. However, with the rise of third wave roasters, lighter roasts have become more popular. How coffee beans are roasted can greatly affect the flavor and chemical makeup of your morning cup of Joe. What is Coffee Roasting? Coffee roasting is a…