News
How To Brew Good Coffee At Home
If you've read some of my other blogs you can see how much time and technology goes into the brewing process at our cafe. Without commercial brewing and grinding equipment it can be hard to brew a really good cup of coffee at home, but it's not impossible.
An Introduction To Coffee Tasting
It wasn't until recently that I learned how to really taste the coffee that I drink consistently throughout the day. You don't have to be a coffee nerd or elitist to appreciate the subtle flavor characteristics of a delicious cup of coffee.
From the Roastmistress Volume 1: Coffee Tasting Vocabulary
Learning to taste and talk about coffee can be intimidating. Generally, when professionals talk about coffee, they say things like, "medium bodied with razor fine acidity, chocolately mouthfeel, and hints of blackberry and sweet cream." How do you get all that from a single cup of coffee? Learning to articulate what you taste begins with learning some basic coffee vocabulary.