Behind every terrific cup of coffee is the host who serves it. When shopping, therefore, it’s worth remembering as well: behind every terrific cup of coffee is the intensity of the equator. “This is where the world’s premium Arabica beans are cultivated,” says Nick Mattiace, spokesperson for Tchibo, the top selling brand of Europe. “Grown [...]

Whole coffee usually refers to coffee beans that have not been ground for use in a coffee maker. These beans come from the coffee bush and there are many different types of whole coffee available. The coffee bush is a plant with over 90 species, each producing its own unique coffee bean. These coffee beans [...]

In recent years there have been scientific breakthroughs linking the use of pesticides and other chemicals to health conditions and even birth defects. These discoveries have created a surge in the popularity of all natural products and all natural growing methods. Organic coffee is one such product. Organic coffee is coffee grown without the use [...]

Before trying to talk to roasters who produce coffee it is important to understand their language or roasters’ coffee lingo so that communication is clear between both parties. It would be embarrassing for the roaster to talk about green coffee and the consumer to have no idea what they are saying. This lack of communication [...]

Travelers to South India will be exposed to a simply divine coffee known as filter coffee. This South Indian beverage is typically found in the southern areas of India, including Andhra Pradesh. Kerala and Tamil Nadue. Filter coffee is a coffee drink that is sweet and milky. The coffee itself is brewed from a combination [...]

Coffee house is another term that used for the coffee shop and has been around since the 17th century when coffee was first brought into Europe. The coffee shop has been a place where friends meet to catch up on news, businesspersons gather to make deals and others just go for relaxation or to meditate. [...]

Why should professionals have all the fun? ‘Cuppers’ taste coffee as an adjunct to professional buying, judging contests, writing reviews and so forth. But the joy of sitting before a half-dozen cups of Tanzanian Peaberry, Monsoon Mysore and the rest is a delight anyone can experience. The cupper tastes (and smells) for aroma, flavor, body, [...]