Coffee
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee Using a French Press
If you’re a coffee enthusiast who loves a smooth and refreshing cup of cold brew coffee, then you’ve come to the right place. Cold brew is a popular method of preparing coffee that produces a mellow, less acidic taste, perfect for warm summer days or whenever you crave an iced coffee experience. While there are…
Read MoreDecaf Coffee: What is it and What is Swiss Water Decaf?
A Milder Approach Coffee is a spectacular beverage. It is healthy. It is tasty. It also gives us a ton of energy and can keep us up for a long, long time! But for some coffee lovers this last item on the coffee catalog, keeping us up at night, that some coffee lovers may want…
Read MoreThe Importance of Water Quality In Brewing Coffee
Making great coffee might be an art, but in the end, it all comes down to a science. If you want to get the best from your coffee, you need to consider precisely what goes into it, and most of that is water. Obviously, a cup of coffee consists of 98% water. As the primary…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Coffee Beans Fresh
Did you know that there’s a noticeable difference between fresh and stale coffee? Although coffee doesn’t “go bad” in terms of becoming moldy, it can quickly lose its freshness. Just like any other item in your pantry, knowing how to keep your coffee fresh will help to preserve its flavor. What makes coffee go stale?…
Read MoreBarista Spotlight On: Brent Goewey
Brent Goewey has a lifetime of coffee experience and then a bit more. Brent has been a barista, coffee shop owner (in the SF/Bay area), master roaster and recently took on a new dual role as a caretaker (he likes to call himself Uncle Brent) to animals at an amazing sanctuary. And this all started…
Read MoreThe Art of Spilled Coffee
“In my head, I’m a designer first and foremost. I just pattern my designs with spilled coffee.” Jon Norquist discovered a new avenue for his creativity from spilled coffee. His artwork grew from his kitchen table in Tacoma, Washington to being featured on major media outlets and live corporate events around the country. Q: Tell…
Read MoreLos Angeles Black-Owned Coffee Shops: Region Mid-City and Surrounding
In this next feature, we will be highlighting black-owned coffee shops in Mid-City, West Adams and nearby. ADAMS COFFEE SHOP Images by: Adams Coffee Shop Takeaway coffee and fresh baked goods are available at this shop in West Adams. Adjacent to and also offering take-out from Alta Adams. Reservations on the patio at Alta Adams…
Read MoreBarista Training with Bellissimo Coffee Advisors
“The most gratifying part for me and Matt is helping and mentoring people and seeing them succeed.” This month, we’re highlighting Bellissimo – American Barista & Coffee Workshops. Bellissimo started and evolved from a publishing company to a coffee consulting business, which created training aides for the coffee industry. Father and son team, Bruce and…
Read MoreLos Angeles Black-Owned Coffee Shops: Region East LA
Next up in the LA black-owned coffee shop series, we will be taking a look at the vibrant cafes in East LA and the surrounding areas. BLOOM AND PLUME COFFEE Images by: Bloom and Plume Coffee Opened by floral designer Maurice Harris, Bloom and Plume Coffee offers a vividly colorful space, delicious coffee and beautiful…
Read MoreLos Angeles Black-Owned Coffee Shops: Region DTLA
In this article series, we are highlighting some amazing black-owned coffee shops in different areas of Los Angeles – starting off with DTLA. BOHEMIAN HOUSE OF ESPRESSO AND CHAI Images by: Bohemian House of Espresso + Chai Bohemian House of Espresso + Chai features yummy vegan food and a variety of delicious chai and coffee…
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