Tag: single origin coffee

  • How To: Make an Espresso

    How To: Make an Espresso

    Do you love your morning coffee but hate standing in a long line at the cafe? You can make your own, cafe quality espresso at home as long as you have the right tools and know how to use them. Start with a Great Grind The most important step in the espresso process is grinding…

  • What Coffee Grinder Should I Buy?

    What Coffee Grinder Should I Buy?

    Grinding your own beans can easily make for a better cup of coffee, but only if you know how to do it correctly. The type of coffee grinder, size of the coffee grounds, and even when you grind the coffee beans can make a huge difference on overall flavor. What’s The Best Type of Grinder?…

  • What is Coffee Cupping

    What is Coffee Cupping

    No, we’re not talking about traditional Chinese medicine that uses glass cups and suction that cures muscle pain. Instead, we’ll be discussing coffee tasting, which professionals refer to as coffee cupping. We can dive deeper into this craft and use coffee cupping to better understand a specific type of coffee. It is a precise, consistent…

  • What is Single Origin Coffee?

    What is Single Origin Coffee?

    Coffee blends use beans from several different regions. They are the most common types of coffee available in stores and cafes. They deliver a consistent cup, but also often mask lower quality beans. By contrast, single origin coffee uses beans that come from only one region or estate.  Single Origin Coffee and Terroir By using beans…