Ever wonder about how much the flavor in your cup of coffee is influenced by the roast level of the beans? There are a multitude of different variables that go into the flavor including the cultivar, environment, and the various soil types. However, roasting (especially darker roasts) play the most important role in the flavor in the cup. Read more about the effects now.
Cupping, or coffee tasting, is a standardized worldwide procedure utilized to identify the true flavor profile associated with a specific coffee. Various kinds of beans provide very different tastes as well as “mouth feel.” Their characteristics are determined by variables such as origin, cultivar, roast level, and age. Read more about how to get started with cupping now.
Are you confused about what Fair Trade coffee and tea actually signifies? If so, give our guide a read and get the scoop on the Fair Trade movement.
What should you be looking for in the taste of your favorite brew? Do you know what to look for in terms of aroma, flavor, and “mouthfeel?” Read this article and get an introduction.
Just like fine wines, the flavor of coffee beans depends on the soil, climate, and weather of their home country. Even though there are only two main kinds of coffee (Arabica and Robusta), their flavors can range from nutty and chocolatey to fruity and crisp to earthy and musty depending on their region…