According to the logistics firm Freightos, the spot rate for the cost for a 40-foot container to the U.S. West Coast from Asia jumped 13.4% to $4,915 in the week ended May 26, marking the fifth straight weekly advance. That’s triple what it was in late December. Data from Xeneta, a container shipping information service, […]
Harvesting coffee is either done by hand or machine, depending on a farm’s size and terrain. But it’s not as easy as it may sound — coffee cherries on the same branch ripen at different times, which can make things tricky. Want to know more about what goes behind the coffee of your perfect long […]
There are seemingly countless factors that can affect the quality and flavor of coffee in the cup, and everyone along each step of the chain must do their part to ensure they are doing their producing the best possible results. For the barista, this might mean tirelessly working on perfecting extraction for each different […]
As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push boundaries in regards to processing and fermentation. The end goal is to deliver unbelievable flavours and improve cup quality. Whenever fermentation is involved, producers and scientists experiment with various microorganisms, and examine how their unique relationship with the process can […]
Did you know that Brazil is one of the largest coffee producers in the world? Knowing a little more about the origin of this story and the Arabica cultivars produced here is a way to guarantee more quality to your cup experience! Brazil is responsible for about a third of all world production – a […]
Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted, ground, and brewed coffee beans. Coffee is produced from the seed of the coffee plant, which is from the Madder family. The main scientifically-proven benefits of coffee are that it provides energy, improves mental, physical performance, and reduces the risk of many common diseases. A study published in […]
You might have heard of terroir in wine. Did you know that terroir is also used to describe coffee? In this post, you’ll learn what terroir coffee is and the factors affecting it’s flavor and aroma. A Guide to Terroir Coffee Coffee is known for unique flavor notes across bean types and growing locations. Coffee […]
The coffee belt refers to the equatorial regions of the earth where coffee is most easily grown—between 25 degrees north of the equator and 30 degrees south, a range almost entirely overlapping the Tropics, according to the National Coffee Association. This region includes coffee-producing areas such as Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, […]
Today, the idea of a coffee house brings to mind a cozy place that serves gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, with couches to lounge in while you sip. So how did the coffee house get its start? The history of the coffee house begins hundreds of years ago and certainly has changed over the years. […]
Have you ever looked at the tasting notes for a coffee and wondered how on earth they come up with that stuff? Well, it’s not just pure imagination or even clever marketing. Professional tasters use what’s known as a coffee flavor wheel to help identify the natural flavors in coffee. And with a bit of […]
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