Mark Stell of Portland Roasting samples coffee from his Guatemalan grower. David Gilkey/NPR hide caption toggle caption David Gilkey/NPR At a time when the global commodity price of coffee has sunk to about $1.40 a pound, Villatoro is getting $2.50 per pound for her coffee. And this kind of premium is typical for farmers catering to the specialty market, who compete…
As with the grapes used for wine, the characteristics of the beans that make coffee are highly dependent on the temperature and conditions in which they are grown. As artisanal roasts grow in popularity, customers are faced with more and more complex coffee menus — not just menus that tell you the different prices of a latte or cappuccino, but menus that offer the…
1. Mortar and Pestle The mortar and pestle has been used by pharmacists for years to grind herbs, spices, and medicines into a fine dust. It combines a hammering and rolling motion to help create a consistent grind texture. This makeshift grinder is ideal for a very fine grind similar to that used for espresso. How to do it: Fill your mortar with a small amount of…
The latest buzz brewing in the nutrition world is the recent link between green unroasted coffee beans and weight loss. A recent study found that overweight individuals lost a significant percentage of their body weight in a short amount of time when they consumed green coffee bean supplements on a daily basis. Let s spill the beans on this exciting new information…
At World Market, we ve traveled the globe to bring you an eclectic collection of drinks, from coffee and tea to soda and drink mixes. Explore our vast assortment of whole bean and ground coffee to see what all the buzz is about. With light, medium and dark roasts, you ll find single-origin beans and Arabica blends from the reaches of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Papua New…
Growing regions typically offer moderate sunshine and rain, steady temperatures around 70°F (20°C), and rich, porous soil. In return, the delicate coffee tree yields beans that are an economic mainstay for dozens of countries and about 25 million people. Among the natural commodities, coffee has a monetary value surpassed only by oil. There are two main varieties…
What we call a coffee bean is actually the seeds of a cherry-like fruit. Coffee trees produce berries, called coffee cherries, that turn bright red when they are ripe and ready to pick. The fruit is found in clusters along the branches of the tree. The skin of a coffee cherry (the exocarp) is thick and bitter. However, the fruit beneath it (the mesocarp ) is intensely…
When you think of coffee, its roasted form is usually the first image that springs to mind. But coffee begins its life inside a coffee cherry, two pale light green beans surrounded by a round, ripe, red fruit. This winter, Starbucks is introducing the Cascara Latte with flavors from the fruit of the coffee cherry. Inspired by the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in Seattle…
SOURCE SINGLE ORIGIN SUBSCRIPTION Source is a three, six or twelve month subscription of single origin coffee carefully selected by our roasters. Each fortnight on a Tuesday we ll package your order and send it your way. With Source you ll receive a range of coffees from different origins so if you like changing it up this the ideal subscription for you. DELIVERIES…
What’s In the Bag First, you need to know what to look for in a good bag of coffee beans while you are out shopping. This will help you eliminate the bad coffee altogether without wasting your money on a bag that simply won’t provide a truly impressive cup of coffee. There are a few things you need to look for in a good bag of coffee: Whole Beans – First, if you checked…
CARBOHYDRATES Overall carbohydrates make up roughly fifty percent of coffee’s total dry weight. While those remaining after the roasting process are readily extracted during brewing to create coffee’s ‘mouth feel’ or also known as ‘body’. Although there are numerous types of carbohydrates in coffee, perhaps the most important is that of sucrose. Sucrose, or more commonly…
Aroma: Fruity Body: Full Flavor: Juicy berry Origin: Germany Begin with fresh, bottled or filtered water. Bring the water just to a boil. Place one teaspoon of tea leaves per 8 oz cup of water into a teapot or infuser or place one tea bag directly into a 12 to 16oz cup. Pour water directly over the tea leaves or tea bag. Note that over-steeped tea will become bitter…
Arabica vs. Robusta what’s the real deal? Much like wine, coffee flavor is affected by soil, altitude and other climatic factors. There are 65 coffee producing countries between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and in Ethiopia alone there are reportedly over 10, varietals, so the possibilities are boundless. It’s a fact that all the best tasting coffee is made…
Since I first opened my eyes to the world of coffee beyond Starbucks, I’ve been told that freshly ground coffee is better than pre-ground coffee. I didn’t know why, and I could never get a better answer than a pretentious scoff from the know-it-alls, yet I accepted their unquestionable logic and found that it is true: fresh is better. However, maybe it’s due to an…
