Celebrating Women in Coffee for Women’s Day 2018 We, the 21st century human race, are witnessing the long-impending increased awareness and celebration of women. This Thursday, 08 March 2018, is International Women’s Day; we, BeanGenius, are partaking in this celebration by sharing the stories of women in coffee, who work with our roaster partners. Read […]
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 […]
US Aeropress Champion Recipe
US Aeropress Champion Recipe Crafting the US Aeropress champion recipe is no easy task. The compact design and simplicity of the device contributes to its practicality and accessibility. Aeropress devices are minimal, leaving the quality of the output to the brewer. As for the Aeropress Championship, only one brewer with one recipe can win. For […]
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; […]
What is French Roast Coffee?
What is French Roast Coffee? Dark coffee is the vice of the gourmet coffee drinking world, but what would happen if we roasted one step further? Well, that there is french roast. French Roast Coffee is not coffee grown in France, but rather a flavor profile associated with roasting coffee past the flavor development stages. […]
Chocolate Coffees: Make Your Coffee Sweet
Chocolate Coffees: Make Your Coffee Sweet Coffee + chocolate is a delectable combination, so coffee with chocolate notes is truly the crème de la crème. We’ve perused our varieties of roasters for our favorite coffees with chocolate notes – take a look and enjoy! Philly Fair Trade : Mexico (Chiapas) Grapefruit + Chocolate (Medium-Dark […]
Artist Vanessa Ramirez BeanGenius Interview
Vanessa Ramirez Interview Long-time BeanGenius subscriber, Vanessa Ramirez, is an artist, sculptor, and the self-proclaimed, “Coffee Assassin.” She is as creative as she is caffeinated; her figures and sketches feature furry and non-furry creatures, alike. We had the pleasure of chatting with Ramirez about her coffee assassin-ating and more. Favorite way to brew your coffee? Pour over. […]
Best Ways to Make Coffee at Home
Best Ways to Make Coffee at Home Finding the best ways to make coffee at home for your life can be quite the journey. From set-it-and-forget-it to weighing out your water, your ideal brew process is out there. And we’re going to help you find it. Here are some of our favorite brewing devices for crafting […]