Introduction Coffee roasting is a crucial process that transforms green coffee beans into the flavorful, aromatic coffee we enjoy. The types of coffee roasts significantly impact the flavor profile, aroma, and body of the coffee. The three primary roast levels are light, medium, and dark, each offering distinct characteristics. Understanding these types of coffee roasts […]
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Types of Coffee Beans: Arabica vs. Robusta
Introduction Coffee, one of the most popular beverages worldwide, owes its distinct flavors and characteristics to the types of coffee beans used. The two primary types of coffee beans that dominate the market are Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora). Understanding the differences between these two types of coffee beans is essential for coffee […]
What Is White Coffee?
White coffee isn’t a “light” or “extra light” coffee. Nor is it a flat white, cappuccino, latte, cafe au lait, etc. It’s not white because of additives, it’s white for a whole different reason. White Coffee vs. Regular Coffee The difference between white coffee and regular coffee is the roast. White coffee isn’t stronger than […]
What is French Roast Coffee?
A Look at What Defines French Roast So many people assume that “French roast” refers to a top-shelf coffee that came from the regions of France. The exotic term depicts it as such, right? Oddly enough, this coffee doesn’t come from France. In addition to the assumption of its upper-crust nationality, those who are less […]
How to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
Coffee lovers know the exquisite taste of chocolate-covered coffee beans. But, buying these yummy little treats can be expensive. Why not make them yourself? We are going to show you how to make chocolate-covered coffee beans. Fun fact: the caffeine content in… 17 coffee beans = 2 cups of coffee 5 coffee beans = 1 […]
Can you eat coffee beans?
We get this question a lot. Can you eat coffee beans? The short answer is yes. If you can brew it, you can consume it. But you can brew tea from tea leaves, and you don’t see people walking around munching on dried mint leaves. Coffee beans are rather crunchy and bitter in their roasted […]
5 Reasons You Should Roast Your Own Coffee
A good cup of coffee starts with a batch of freshly roasted beans. Freshly roasted beans result from the careful combination of green coffee beans, heat, and a little bit of time. For most coffee drinkers, the freshest coffee comes from the grocery store. Unfortunately, grocery store coffee isn’t actually all that fresh. Many coffees […]