by Thomas Christa | Mar 10, 2020 | Coffee Education
During the last few days in February coffee people from across the United States flew to Costa Mesa, CA for a weekend of coffee competitions. Every year, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) hosts competitions for coffee professionals testing their skills in making...
by Thomas Christa | Feb 18, 2020 | Coffee Education, News
63% of American adults drink coffee daily. The way they think about their coffee is changing. The National Coffee Association’s Coffee Drinking Trends 2018 report shows that 57% of workers are not very satisfied with their office coffee space. As the workforce skews...
by Thomas Christa | Jun 26, 2019 | Coffee Education
The perfect espresso: a lifelong pursuit for us coffee nerds. At it’s best, espresso is a harmonious balance of acidity, bitterness, and sweetness. At its worst, it can be aggressively sour or bitter. So how do you avoid these pitfalls? One of the first...
by Thomas Christa | May 24, 2018 | Coffee Education
Isn’t pour over coffee so much better than machine brewed coffee? The rich taste that highlights all the flavorful notes. The wonderful aroma that fills the room. There is something special about the pour over method that makes truly makes a difference. Yet, many...
by Thomas Christa | May 24, 2018 | Coffee Education
When people think about where to buy the best coffee beans, their minds narrow in on a package or a label. But there are different factors to look for when it comes to choosing the best whole bean coffee. A lot it also depends on where coffee beans grow, how they are...
by Thomas Christa | May 24, 2018 | Coffee Education
When it comes to choosing the best manual coffee grinder, where do you start? Should you get one with a blade or burr? What’s the difference? And what about if you’re looking for an electric grinder? How do you narrow down all of your options? You’re not the only one...
