French press coffee pushes the filter to separate the grounds from the coffee. Having the correct water-to-coffee ratio is key for this process. You should use approximately 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 8 ounces of water. French Presses are available in various different sizes, from 12-51 ounces. One key difference is that the size of the French Press "cups" is different from US cups. … [Read more...]

Caffeine is an alkaloid that is odorless and is found in the green coffee bean. Caffeine is also found in plants as well such as tea, coca and yerba mate. It is used in carbonated drinks and also in over the counter medications like cough and cold medicine. Caffeine speeds up the central nervous system and it is a stimulant which is why many people take it early in the day. Caffeine also makes you … [Read more...]

Caffeine consumption varies depending on the person and the type of coffee that they are drinking. There are different amounts of caffeine in espresso and in drip because the caffeine is extracted differently. Coffee is brewed at different temperatures and in different ways to help maximize or minimize the amount of caffeine. Your coffee grinds for example need to be fully saturated in order to … [Read more...]

Nathalie Gabbay has been a current member of the National Coffee Association but now she will be taking the title of President of RGC Coffee. RGC is known as a green coffee trading company from Montreal. Gabbay is going to be taking the place of her father in the family business. She says that her family kind of tricked her into the coffee business years ago when they took her on a vacation that … [Read more...]

Coffee blends combine beans from different countries and regions to achieve a balance that single origin coffees can't match. Single origin is often favored for novelty and surprise, while blends are enjoyed again and again. Commercial coffee began as single origin, but blends became popular over time due to their consistency. Pre-ground coffee became popular for convenience, not quality. Blue … [Read more...]

Amber Dietrich knows a lot about coffee, and going into business centered around coffee was one of her life ambitions. Founder of a coffee roasting company, she is venturing into Arkansas by opening her first physical store. Her company is doing its own roasting of coffee that they sell. Their store is not only a culinary experience for coffee connoisseurs, but will also appeal to people with … [Read more...]

Coffee connoisseurs know that grinding coffee beans just before you brew your beverage is the most effective way of releasing the flavor. Additionally, there is a benefit of controlling the ground bean size. Electric grinders are adequate for this job, but if you are away from the power outlet, you may have to resort to hand grinders. These grinders require some physical work, but those willing to … [Read more...]

Guenha Park is one of the co-founders with BK Kim of the Fritz Coffee Company. The shop is located in Seoul, South Korea. Guenha Park has been an avid coffee drinker for 20 years and has been obsessed with perfecting the taste. He describes his efforts after tasting an espresso with its bitter taste, and wanting to understand why people like it so much. Park loves the immediacy of the coffee … [Read more...]

The Japanese Kyoto style slow drip coffee has become an international craze after it first took hold in its titular city of Kyoto, Japan. The drink is known for its rich taste and impressive production style. The Kyoto style sets itself apart from cold brew coffee and iced coffee in that it is an extremely slow drip which has the qualities of a cold brew but it not created in the same process. One … [Read more...]

Two massive hurricanes pounded the countries in Mexico and Latin American in November. There was untold damage from the winds and flooding which has ruined communities and caused deaths in the hundreds. Experts believe storms like these could soon become a yearly trend of massive storms rather than rare event. To alleviate some of the financial burden a Portland, Oregon based coffee importer, … [Read more...]