For a long time, coffee from Nicaragua remained unknown to American consumers, in large part due to political reasons. In recent years, however, the world has discovered how refined, surprising, and rewarding Nicaraguan coffee can be. The high quality of Nicaraguan coffee comes as no surprise since the country has all the necessary elements to…
Espresso is an art in Italy, or more accurately, a ritual deeply embedded in everyday life. And as any ritual, the preparation of the perfect espresso is surrounded by a set of very specific terms that today we share with you. Espresso First, let’s define what an espresso is. Espresso is essentially a highly concentrated…
Today we’ll learn more about the two main ways to process coffee, known as washed and unwashed coffee. We’ll also explain the characteristics of a hybrid between them, the honey process. Keep reading to discover what these processes are and how they impact the flavor of the coffee you consume. The Unwashed Process In order…
Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee, and also one of the most interesting examples of how coffee can be a driving factor in the development of a country. Single origin coffee from Brazil is known for its chocolaty flavor and lower acidity, although the country is so vast that it’s not difficult to…
In previous posts, we have explored the many health benefits of coffee. But what about its psychological effects? From Voltaire to Margaret Atwood, many brilliant, insightful people have confessed their love for coffee. This comes as no surprise, since, as you are about to discover, coffee offers many interesting psychological benefits. Coffee May Improve Memory…
In previous posts, we shared with you some essential terms to understand coffee and took a glance at the world of single origin coffee. Today we would like to take these explorations a little further by talking about single origin Mexican coffee. Single Origin Mexican Coffee Can Be Outright Impressive Coffee from Mexico doesn’t always…