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...]

The popular TV show The Barista League: Online will premiere its second season soon. This season will pit five baristas in a competition from around the world in a remote style show. The producers of the show learned from the first season and have altered the show to meet the current pandemic concerns. The baristas will compete in a comprehensive challenge across different disciplines. The … [Read more...]

To remove a pesky coffee stain there are several steps one should take in order to ensure the entire blemish does not become permanent. One should blot the stain and make sure to launder as soon as possible. Soaking and rinsing in warm water will help lift the stain. Rubbing alcohol and a damp sponge can add to the stain lifting effect. It may take a few extra washes to get back to new. Coffee … [Read more...]

Blue Bottle Coffee, company based in San Francisco, is opening a shop in Chicago. This is only the second market that the company is expanding into. It is owned by Nestle, and the acquisition was completed in 2017. The location will also include an outdoor patio, and company plans opening other shops in the area. At the beginning of the pandemic, the company closed temporarily all of their stores … [Read more...]

There is a high end German grinder that has just come into the market, it has been around for a while, and based on reviews from customers who have purchased it, there have been a few tweaks done to it over the years. There is a smaller version that will take up less space in peoples kitchens, and there is the large grinder that has been used to grind coffee that people tend to be fond of, even … [Read more...]