Munyinya Hill with Kalita Wave
We crafted a special recipe for this month's new release. Enjoy!Designed For Burundi Munyinya Hill Lot 1 Brewer Kalita Wave Dose 22.5gm (~¾oz) Water 300gm (~11oz), 200° to 205° F Yield ...
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What Makes a Good Cup of Coffee?
A good cup of coffee is brewed with the right strength and should have a balanced combination of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and body. A well-brewed cup highlights the origin character...
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Black Oak Brew Tips: The Recipe for a Perfect Cup of Coffee
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Another fantastic Ethiopian Single Origin: Kochere Natural
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Fix a "sour" coffee taste when brewing
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A new single-origin: Rio Negro, from Colombia
Rio Negro is a crowd pleasing coffee with layered brown sugars, milk chocolate and toffee with structured, mildly citric, acidity to balance the profile.
August 2014: Konga, Ethiopia Natural Process
This coffee is available through the Coffee's of the World Club for August shipment. You can sign up to receive receive monthly shipments for three, six or nine months. Tasting notes: Konga...
July 2014: La Lagunilla, Mexico
This coffee is available through the Coffee's of the World Club for July shipment. You can sign up to receive receive monthly shipments for three, six or nine months. Tasting notes: Layers...
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Coffees of the World Club: March 2014, Brazil Toco Red Catui
March 2014: Brazil Toco Red Catui This coffee is available through the Coffee's of the World Club for March shipment. You can sign up to receive receive monthly shipments for...
Coffees of the world club, February 2014: Rwanda Karongi Gitesi
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To S.O. or not to S.O., that is the question?
I think the ultimate test of a good café is a shot of espresso. It requires skill, both from the roaster and barista, as well as attention to detail, respect...