The beautiful islands of Hawaii have long been held in esteem by coffee fans who want some of the most delicious brews in the world. Of course, specialty coffees come from a huge range of countries...
Posts by Jay Arr
Storing Coffee – Freezer, Refrigerator, or Room Temperature?
You’ve finally acquired the most luscious bag of roasted coffee beans. You set out to brew a delicious cup while you bathe in the enchanting and fresh aroma. Like any other mortal, you want to...
We’ve all been there. We think we have just brewed a superb cup of delectable coffee, and… that taste, that smell. The two in tandem culminating in the flavor of a wet ashtray or the soot from...
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe vs. Ethiopian Harrar (And the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony!)
Yirgacheffe vs. Harrar: At a Glance YirgacheffeHarrarProcessingWet / washedDry / NaturalConsistencyTea-like (bright, clean)Jam-like (strong fruit flavor)FlavorFragrant, spicy, floral, Sweet...
How do you Make a Great Cup of Coffee with a Simple Coffee Pot?
The answer to this question depends on how simple your coffee pot is. Let’s initially assume you are talking about a standard electric drip brewer. With drip brewing, you are leaving the...
What Is a Red Eye? That’s a pretty good question. If this were a beer blog we’d be telling you about the classic “Red Eye” or “Tomato Beer.” If you aren’t totally up on all things...