Author: Corey J. Plummer

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How Is Coffee Processed From Farm To Cup?

If you’re a coffee lover, you might already know there’s a whole adventure behind every cup you sip. It’s not just about the beans themselves or the barista behind the counter. From the farm where coffee grows as a bright red cherry, to the roasting machine, and finally to your mug, every step has its own vibe and impact on flavor. I’m going to walk you through exactly how coffee travels from farm to cup, what matters along the way, and a few insights that even some seasoned coffee drinkers miss.
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Ultimate Guide To Cold Brew Coffee: Steep Times, Coffee-water Ratios & Flavor Clarity

If you enjoy coffee but find regular brewed or espresso a bit too acidic or bitter, cold brew coffee might be your answer. This style of brewing creates a sweeter, less acidic, and smoother cup that’s super easy to enjoy straight or with your favorite additions. Having experimented a lot with cold brew at home, I’ve found that a handful of simple tweaks can really give a boost to both flavor and strength.

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What Is Specialty Coffee And Why Does It Matter?

If you’re like me and love a great cup of coffee, you might have come across the term “specialty coffee” and wondered what makes it special. Specialty coffee isn’t just a trendy phrase used by hip cafes; it’s an entire approach to coffee that focuses on top level quality, ethical sourcing, and giving you unique flavors you probably won’t find in your average supermarket blend. I’ve spent time tasting, researching, and even chatting with coffee roasters, and I want to share what makes specialty coffee stand out and why it really matters for anyone who cares about both taste and transparency.
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Coffee Brewing Guides For Home Baristas

You don’t need fancy gear to brew a solid cup of coffee at home, but knowing the basics can really boost your results. Whether it’s that bold morning mug or a mellow afternoon pourover, brewing coffee offers an easygoing adventure that can be both fun and satisfying. Over the years, I’ve tried countless approaches and learned what works (and what doesn’t) to make your homemade coffee truly taste-awesome, not just acceptable.
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How To Use A French Press Coffee Maker

In this we post we are going to talk about how to use a French press coffee maker. In the same manner of all of my other how-to posts, let’s briefly talk about what the French press is. I will be honest here, I wasn’t sure of where the French press originated from as I was with the chemex or the Aeropress. So the information I found, I hope that you find it as fascinating as I do. Let’s dive in.
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A Guide To Coffee Roasting. Part 4: How The Roasting Process Impacts Flavor

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In the last few posts, we have discussed how region, variety, and the processing method chosen impacts the flavor of coffee. In this 4th part of our 5-part series on What Gives Coffee Its Flavor, we are going to dive into a guide to coffee roasting. Here is what we are going to cover:

  • The stages of roasting
  • Volatile and non-volatile compounds

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Coffee Bean Processing Methods. Part 3: How The Process Contributes To Flavor

coffee beanWelcome to part-3 of our 5-part series on how coffee gets its flavor. We have already discussed how the flavor of the coffee we drink, is impacted by the region it is grown in and the different variety of coffee plants. In the Coffee Bean Processing Methods, we are going to go into detail about the processing methods that are used and how those methods contribute to the final flavor that is in the cup of coffee you drink.

We are going to discuss the following:
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A Guide To Coffee Types. Part 2: How Variety Impact Flavor

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In Part 1 of our 5 part series on flavor, we touched on how the regions of coffee impacted the natural flavor of the coffee we drink. We discussed a few different things, such as what the Coffee Bean Belt was, the 3 main regions that are included in the belt, 6 vital elements needed for coffee growth and how they differentiate depending on their geographical location, and finally we discussed what a coffee flavor wheel was and how to use it to enhance your coffee tasting experience.

In the 2nd part of our series we are going to be introduced to a guide to coffee types. For this guide we are going to discuss the following:
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