2017 U.S. Specialty Coffee Consumption Trends Infographic The full version of the following post was first published on SCA News By Heather Ward Specialty coffee consumption in the U.S. is growing, and 2017 saw a significant increase in daily specialty coffee...
There was a brief window heading into the summer of 2015 when all kinds of food-focused publications were ready to declare cold brewed cocoa the next big drink trend. Then it really wasn’t. We’re not totally sure who was first behind the cold brew cocoa buzz that year...
In wine, varieties reign supreme. Everybody knows what a Merlot is, or a Chardonnay. But in the coffee world, they’re less understood. You might know of Geisha, but do you know the difference between a Bourbon and a Typica? Or why that matters? If you answered “no” to...
The recent Best of Panama coffee auction, presented by the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama, shattered previous price records, with one winning 100-pound lot from Hacienda La Esmeralda fetching a whopping $601.00 USD per pound, the highest price ever paid...
Chris Kornman | June 26, 2017 Royal Coffee Director of Roasting Jen Apodaca. All images courtesy of Royal Coffee, Inc. In many cases, a roaster will make choices about heat application based on final, intended use. An espresso roast will differ significantly from a...
Home preparation is one of the amazing things about coffee. If you drink coffee at home, you’re probably doing at least a little work, like grinding beans or pouring hot water. And this sets it apart from things like specialty cacao, beer, and wine. However, there’s a...
Specialty coffee is an innovative industry. It seems like there’s a new way to improve our coffee every year—if not every month! Recently, the focus has been on grind evenness and the ability of Mahlkonig’s EK43 grinder to produce a particle size distribution that...
CAFE & COFFEE OWNERCOFFEE CULTURE How to Evaluate Cacao & Chocolate , JUNE 21, 2017 Home Cafe & Coffee Owner How to Evaluate Cacao & Chocolate Looking to improve your understanding of cacao and chocolate? This delicious food increases our happiness, is...
What is Specialty Coffee? By The Specialty Coffee Chronicle on March 17, 2017 By Ric Rhinehart When I first wrote this article in June of 2009, I identified the fragile chain of custody for specialty coffee and the collaborative work that is necessary to deliver a...
The NCA Complete Guide To Coffee We believe that coffee is more than just a drink: It’s a culture, an economy, an art, a science — and a passion. Whether you're new to the brew or an espresso expert, there's always more to learn about this beloved beverage. WHAT IS...
