Jul 7, 2017 | Blog, Coffee
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...
Jul 7, 2017 | Blog, Coffee, Specialty Coffee
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...
Mar 3, 2017 | Blog, Coffee
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...
Feb 23, 2017 | Blog, Coffee, Specialty Coffee
“How much honey is in the honey-processed Costa Rican espresso?” If that sounds like a riddle, don’t worry. You’re probably familiar with seeing coffees labeled “honey processed coffee”, “natural processed coffee”, and “washed process”. You may have heard of “red...
Nov 28, 2016 | Blog, Coffee, Specialty Coffee
So you’ve been hearing the word “varietal” floating around. Or maybe you’ve been looking at your coffee packaging and wondering exactly what the difference between a Caturra and a Catimor is. Never fear, because in today’s video guide Amber, representing Seattle...