Most Kona Coffee Is Great, but One Is King True Kona coffee is as rare as it is exceptionally good. Even blends that contain relatively little Kona coffee typically have a distinctive taste that set them apart from the masses. The crowning jewel of the class, though, is peerless. It’s 100% pure Kona of the … Read more
There Are Many Reasons Why You Should Consider It Organic coffee isn’t only healthy for our bodies. It is also good for the environment. Organic coffee farmers seek to maintain an adequate ecological balance and to improve the biological diversity of the land. Organic coffee farmers implement practices that promote sustainability, which means that future … Read more
What is Volcanica? For some people, coffee is a simple beverage. It’s a convenient companion at any time. For example, it can be a wake up drink in the morning, an aid to stay alert on a long road trip, or a boost on a late night study session. For others, it is a gourmet … Read more
The Potential Dangers of Decaffeinated Coffee can Vary The dangers commonly associated with decaf coffee are directly related to chemicals that are sometimes used, but these aren’t the only potential dangers. In fact, possibly ingesting a minimal amount of the chemicals left over from the decaffeination process might not be as concerning as some other … Read more
Is It Simply Organic Coffee That Hasn’t Been Roasted? The short answer is yes, though that’s hardly all there is to say. Before proceeding, I want to mention a few things about green coffee regardless of the type of farming method used (conventional or organic). First, most of us know that color isn’t used to … Read more
Don’t Let the Name Fool You I think the following quote provides the best context. “Disrupting the status quo interests us … We live to rebel against blah beans…” This quote is from the introduction in the Death Wish Team page on their website. Death Wish coffee itself isn’t dangerous, but it does have a … Read more
You Probably Shouldn’t Ask This Simply Out of Curiosity While being well informed about what exactly is in the food and beverages we consume is always a good idea, knowing the caffeine content in coffee is particularly important. Consuming too much caffeine can lead to serious health problems. In some extreme cases, caffeine over-consumption can … Read more
Technivorm’s Most Recent and Most Sophisticated Model While most Technivorm Moccamasters have been in the market for years (and in some cases, for over a decade), the KBGV has only been available for a few months. It is, literally, Technivorm’s most sophisticated Moccamaster to date. That doesn’t mean it comes with many bells and whistles, … Read more
It’s not a Place Where Ninjas Hang Out Coffee machines that can be used to for a variety of coffee making purposes are sometimes referred to as coffee bars. The term is possibly used in comparison to a real coffee bar (or coffee shop) that sells numerous coffee types such as lattes, cappuccinos, etc. The … Read more
Are Gourmet Brands the Best? Best can only truly be defined by a set of criteria, and rarely will these coincide perfectly among different people. I think many (if not most) would at least agree that gourmet brands are among the best coffee brands in terms of taste. I would say the best evidence of … Read more