Know Your Stuff

Arabica vs. Robusta

There are many coffee bean varieties, however only 2 are used to produce coffee. These are Arabica beans and Robusta beans. The two varieties differ in...... read more...

The Bean Belt

It is said that coffee originated in Africa. Cultivation then wandered east and west, eventually causing a belt around the globe..... read more...

Bean Origins and their Flavours

Coffees produced around the world can have a variety of flavors; there are, however, some general characteristics to different regions..... read more...

Roasting Flavours

Lightly roasted beans will exhibit more of its "origin flavor" (the flavors created in the bean by its variety,...... read more...

Grinder Options: Blade vs/ Burr

All blade grinders are basically the same. The blades chop at the beans adding heat. The particles are inconsistent in size..... read more...

Storing your Coffee

Green beans can last for up many years. They should not however sweat, so should not be kept in an overly cold place, nor ...... read more...