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As we said in a previous post, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the “wild west of coffee production.” Most of the coffee grown in PNG is on small farms in the highland regions, and farmers usually grow other crops to sustain themselves. How each crop is harvested and processed is different depending on the farmer […]
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Differences between light roast and dark roast coffee beans go beyond color. You may have already learned longer roasting times give dark roast coffee beans their almost black color. Besides roasting times and darker color, what are the distinguishing characteristics of light roast vs. dark roast coffee beans? Let’s dig a little deeper to better […]
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Many people rely on the caffeine in coffee to give them a jumpstart in the morning and keep them going throughout the day. In fact, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) has reported Americans alone consume 400 million cups per day. This makes up 45% of daily worldwide coffee consumption. It makes you wonder how much […]
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Coffee comes from the seeds of the fruit of the coffee tree, but the coffee bean that you grind and brew to make a cup of coffee has changed quite a bit since it was harvested. The raw coffee beans, also known as green coffee beans, are dried, cleaned, and roasted to become the coffee […]
Learning how to roast coffee beans may seem like a daunting task. But after learning a little bit more about the process, you may find home roasting coffee to be well worth the extra effort. Just imagine how your perfect day would start. For coffee lovers, a perfect start to the day would include waking […]
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More Information: What is Home Roasting? What is Green Coffee? What are Green Coffee Beans? What are Qualities of Good Coffee? How to Choose Green Coffee Beans? Tips: Roaster’s Journal Tips: Roasting Coffee Tips: Grinding Coffee Tips: Brewing Coffee All Home Coffee Roasting Primers Primers about Types of Coffees: Guide to Coffee Regions Guide to […]
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Skip to:Light Roasts Medium Roasts Medium-Dark RoastsDark Roasts & Espresso Why “Set-up”? More Information: What is Home Roasting?What is Green Coffee? What are Green Coffee Beans?What are Qualities of Good Coffee?How to Choose Green Coffee Beans?All Home Coffee Roasting Primers Get Started:Home Roasting for BeginnersBuy Premium Green Coffee BeansBuy Home Coffee Roasters All of […]
Coffee flavor profiles vary so dramatically, that when searching for the perfect cup you never know where you may find it – understanding different Coffee Processing Methods is essential to understanding which beans are likely to carry your favorite types of flavors, as is basic knowledge of different Coffee Regions and different Strains or “Cultivars.” […]
Skip to:Africa The AmericasAsia (West)Asia (East) & Oceania More Information: What is Home Roasting?What is Green Coffee? What are Green Coffee Beans?What are Qualities of Good Coffee?How to Choose Green Coffee Beans?All Home Coffee Roasting Primers Get Started:Home Roasting for BeginnersBuy Premium Green Coffee BeansBuy Home Coffee Roasters Coffee flavor profiles vary so dramatically, […]
Coffees vary so dramatically that it is sometimes hard to know how to choose – but you can be confident that you are pointing yourself in the premium direction with knowledge of common Strains or “Cultivars.” Check out 2 more primers in this set: basic knowledge about coffee-growing Coffee Regions and why producers choose different […]
Making the Best Cup of Coffee Now you’ve just roasted the perfect coffee. What do you need to know to be sure you get the best taste when you brew it? The NCA (National Coffee Association USA) has some important factors to consider before you start brewing your perfect cup of coffee. The Equipment: Be […]
A Guide for Grinding Coffee Beans Does the grind of your coffee really make that much of a difference? Absolutely it does! Before you conclude that your coffee is “too bitter” or “too weak” consider your grind. We’ve put together some helpful hints about what’s the best grind for your brewing method. These are just […]
