Tea comes in all kinds of varieties. Black, green, yellow, and white teas are all made from the same variety of tea plant, called Camellia sinesis. After the leaves are harvested, they are withered and processed. CTC (cut, tear, curl) and Orthodox are the two types of processing. The Orthodox processing method rolls out the…
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Cozy Coffee & Tea Recipes for Fall
As we’ve settled into the fall season, pumpkin spice has found it’s way back into out lives yet again. Pumpkin spice may be the most famous fall flavor, but we feel as though there are other understated flavors that deserve some time in the limelight this season. Sometimes, the smell of warm spices in the…
Fall Coffee Harvest
Fall has finally arrived! Though we are still waiting for cooler weather here in Arizona, several coffee exporting countries are now experiencing the perfect temperatures for coffee growing.tart formatting. Coffee is just like any other crop. During certain months, the fruit is ripe and promises the most flavor. Other times, it is either in the…
Sustainable Coffee for a Better Future
Since 1983 our mission has been to source sustainable coffees from small farms, promote ethical and ecologically responsible agriculture projects, and to provide coffees that cross social and economic boundaries. These are the three guidelines we apply when searching for the best sustainable coffees around the world. Doing so allows us to aid three major…
Pour Over Coffee Guide
Pour over coffee has been around before the 1900s in Europe. This method of brewing coffee is similar to an automatic drip coffee maker, except the water is manually poured over the coffee grinds. To perfect your pour over cup of coffee you need to have the right filter size. The filter size varies based…
Why You Should Be Drinking Matcha Tea?
“The potent powdered tea is the strongest type of green tea offered and is consumed today for its many believed health benefits.” Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. The green tea plants used for matcha are shade-grown several weeks before harvest. This slows down growth, stimulates an increase in…
10 Tips For A Better Espresso
Espresso is a simple drink at its core, yet it takes knowledge to pull a great shot. If properly extracted, espresso is smooth, rich and delicious with a well formed crema. Many variables can alter the taste of your shot, leaving you with a bitter, burnt or even a sour taste in your mouth. Follow…
Your Favorite Coffee at Home: A Definitive Brewing Guide
There are many ways to make a your perfect cup of coffee from the comfort of your home. If your favorite spot is closed, don’t panic! If you follow this basic brewing guide you can easily enjoy your coffee, whichever way you take it. Hot Coffee: Learning to make your own drink enables you to…