Specialty Coffee 101 – The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Terms So you’re flirting with specialty coffee, eh? Don’t be shy! We encourage your curiosity. It usually starts innocently enough. Maybe someone offers you a sip of their single origin pour over… “Single origin?” you think. “Well, of course it’s single origin; who would go to more […]
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CBD Coffee – 4 Amazing Cannabis Coffee Drinks
Coffee + Cannabis: An Unlikely Pair It’s 4.20, so it’s the perfect time to acknowledge a burgeoning trend in the coffee world: CBD coffee. With the legalization of marijuana in numerous states, cannabis-related innovations are no longer few and far between, and cannabis and coffee connoisseurs are joining forces to create a new kind of […]
How To Get A Better Brew With French Press
So You Want A Better Brew With French Press, Eh? As with every brew method, brewing with French Press offers unique characteristics: the coffee is generally oilier, richer, and thicker (due to prolonged contact with the grounds). French Press is a classic brewing method, which has stood the test of time; though steps to extract […]
How To Clean A Chemex
How To Clean A Chemex Chemex is a beautiful brew method, but its unique shape can make it tricky to clean. Making sure all the previous batch’s grounds are removed is just the first step in complete sanitation. We’re here today to let you in on a few tips and tricks for how to clean […]
Netflix for Coffee : The Best Way to Buy Coffee on The Internet
Netflix for Coffee Finding a source of coffees that you trust was once difficult…until BeanGenius launched their Marketplace. The Marketplace houses only specialty coffees and allows you to filter coffees by roast, roaster, flavor notes, region, and more. If you find numerous coffees you want to try, there is a Netflix-type queue, making BeanGenius like Netflix […]
Irish Coffee Recipe and The Buena Vista
Irish Coffee Recipe and The Buena Vista History of the Irish Coffee It’s 1940 at the Foynes (now Shannon) Airport – a hub of travel in Europe, often the passageway for many American celebrities and political figures. Travelers are struggling to brace themselves for the deep chill outside. Joe Sheridan, the chef of one of […]
The Best Coffee in Austin, Texas
Best Coffee in Austin, Texas If you’re at SXSW, you’re probably starting to fade a bit from the hectic schedule and late nights. Whether you’re in Austin now for SXSW or there any other time, you’re going to want all the energy you can get to enjoy your time there. Here’s a list we’ve made of […]
Best Coffee in Philadelphia – Our 7 Favorite Spots
Best Coffee in Philadelphia Philadelphia’s coffee space is often overlooked next to giants like New York, San Francisco, and Portland. However, the innovation and pure coffee talent is on par with such big players. We’ve curated a list of the coffee in Philadelphia that most impress us. Square One* This family-owned coffee roaster has brought […]
What Does “Organic Coffee” Really Mean?
Organic, direct trade, fair trade…these labels are more prominent as transparency of the food industry increases. However, did you know that “USDA Organic” does not mean that the product is 100% organic? Similarly, some organic coffee is not labeled as such. What is Organic Coffee? Coffee must be at least 95% organic to bear the USDA […]
Types of Coffee Drinks at Coffee Shops
Types of Coffee Drinks You’re standing in line, eyes scanning the menu with fervor…flat white, cappuccino, pour over, cortado…so many types of coffee drinks. Then the inevitable, “next!” You panic. Decision time is here. There is a line forming or folks in dire need of their coffee. What do you do? It can be stressful; […]