MEET THE BEAN — Brewing
How do you brew coffee to make it smooth?
My first thought is . . . Any brew style done while peacefully listening to Kenny G and his sax in the background . . . ( Ok, so that is a bit corny ) My second, and more serious thought is . . . to ask what you meant by smooth. Both cold brew and French press have a silky body mouthfeel and can lead to what most would describe as a smooth cup. I think any brew method where you are using the appropriate coffee to water ratio and the correct water temp can produce a wonderfully...
Home Brewing Basics: Your Coffee Toolkit
Whether you’re stepping up your coffee game or just getting started, every barista needs a home brewing toolkit to get the job done right . . .
How to Cold Brew Coffee The Right Way
Cold brew makes any summer day perfect, and it’s no wonder why. If you haven’t tried this treat, then you’re missing out on something special . . .
Coffee Brewing: Pour-Over vs Automatic Drip
I love brewing with my Hario V60 manual pour-over. It takes me about 5 minutes from whole-bean to first delicious sip and it remains my precious ritual each morning before I take on the world. Pour-over brewing is considered by many coffee enthusiasts, including myself to be the superior method for brewing a delicious cup of coffee. It’s easy, fun and allows for a lot of customization. Admittedly, this method requires a bit of math that I keep it simple for my first cup of the day. (15:1 water to coffee ratio). This is slightly off the 17:1 ratio I...
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LIGHT ROAST
LIGHT ROAST
Light roast coffee offers a multilayered complexity as it retains the unique characteristics of the bean, described as a “roasty” flavor similar to a toasted grain.
MEDIUM ROAST
MEDIUM ROAST
Coffee roasted to medium typically has a rounded flavor profile and balanced body often described
as having a sweet, mellow and smooth taste.
MEDIUM/DARK
MEDIUM/DARK
Full of flavor, medium-dark roast coffee beans are a rich, dark brown color with a semi-oily surface creating a sophisticated bittersweet
finish.
DARK ROAST
DARK ROAST
Dark roast coffee typically has a bold, smoky taste since the
country of origin flavors are almost entirely roasted out leaving a robust, full body classic coffee.