There’s a good chance you’ve already tried Ivory Coast coffee. But you may not have known it then. Ivory Coast produces almost exclusively Robusta coffee beans. The beans are exported worldwide for blends and instant coffee. So, that creamy, earthy note in your last espresso could just be Ivorian. This guide covers the impressive early … Read more
March 6, 2016 by Michael Allen Smith Shortly after you start home roasting coffee you’ll come face to face with a near-empty bag of coffee. You’ll look at it and decide it’s too little for a single batch of coffee. At this point, you can either buy more coffee from that same crop, throw it … Read more
We continue our series on processing by looking at the lactic process, a complex method that can produce stunning results. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Felipe Sardi A simple cup of well-brewed coffee can have endless variations of flavors and aromas, which are closely linked to the many different aspects of the … Read more
Madagascar hasn’t made a huge impact on the global coffee scene. But that’s not due to a lack of coffee production. It’s because it’s an island of coffee lovers. Most coffee produced in Madagascar is consumed in the country. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Madagascar coffee, from the farm … Read more
If you grew up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid, you’ll appreciate the nutty kick you’ll get from this delicious recipe for peanut butter coffee. All you need is some brewed coffee, milk, sweetener, and, of course, peanut butter. With such a simple base, there’s a lot of fun to be had … Read more
Cameroon has had its ups and downs in the coffee production realm. It was once one of the greatest producers of coffee. Now it ranks, still impressively, as 21st on the global stage thanks to the determination of smallholder farmers. This article explores Cameroon coffee beans with the ultimate guide. A Complete Guide To The … Read more
“First you have a bite of cake, then you have some water, and THEN you drink the coffee.” These are the words told to me by Giuseppe Schisano, owner of Don Café Street Art Coffee in the Italian city of Naples. Used to sipping my espresso from a tiny cup, I was surprised that the … Read more
Vegan Baked French Toast is a simple sweet breakfast bake you need to add to the weekend morning rotation! Gluten-free option added. No standing around the stove flipping each toast! Soyfree recipe. Vegan Baked French Toast Casserole is an easy-to-make morning breakfast bake the whole family will love! Pieces of bread are covered in homemade … Read more
Despite ideal coffee growing conditions, Laos has yet to become a specialty coffee producer. This is primarily a result of its tumultuous history, and as peace continues, we see increasingly high-quality coffee from the country. If you want to get in on the ground floor of an up-and-coming specialty coffee region, read this Laos coffee … Read more
If you were to ask someone on a random American sidewalk about what Vietnamese coffee is, the most common answers would probably sound like this: “Iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk?” “Coffee from… Vietnam?” or “I don’t know.” For being the world’s second-largest coffee-producing country after Brazil, it’s remarkably rare to find any coffee in … Read more