Coffee roasters come in all styles and sizes varying in price from thirty USD to almost 1000. As with any product, the price you pay for it doesn’t always correlate with the quality. Besides looking out for a loyal brand, here are some tips on what to have a look for when purchasing a coffee [...]
Starbucks coffee
When you walk through the door at a Starbucks, the first thing you are likely to see is the crowd of people reading the paper or chatting with friends while lingering over a café mocha. Then, when you look a little further, you will see the smiling face of the barista ready to take [...]
coffee houses
Gourmet or specialty coffees are made from beans that have exceptional qualities that come from being grown in the best climate with good soil characteristics. They have a distinct and unique flavor that must be free of taints, faults or other odors. This coffee must be free from quakers (underdeveloped coffee beans), have no [...]
coffee beans
When you hear the word gourmet, you probably think of fine food and drink or a 5 course meal. Yet it can also be used to describe coffee, as in gourmet coffees. These coffees do not normally come from your neighborhood grocery store, as the beans are harvested at the precise time, roasted to [...]
