Okay, so what we’re talking about is coffee that has been brewed hot and slowly reaches room temperature. We’re not talking about cold brew coffee or hot brewed coffee that is quickly chilled, say with ice. Now that we got that out of the way, here is what happens. From USA Today: “As hot coffee cools, these lactones break down to become carboxylic and chlorogenic acids. These acids present themselves via a bitter/acidic flavor in the cup,” he said. “This combined with the oxidization that is also occurring as coffee cools down just makes for a super unpleasant taste most […]
Premium Coffee Has Become More Available
Drinking coffee as a morning treat and smelling its soothing aroma have been enjoyed by coffee drinkers for thousands of years. But Premium coffee has not been available throughout history. People often use it to start off their days in the morning, as a warm drink during the winter, or even as a treat after meals. The coffee industry has evolved over the past few years, as more and more distributors have experimented with new ground coffees and coffee blends. Take advantage of the many benefits that premium coffee can offer you if you are a coffee drinker. Here are […]
Coffee Review For Golden Ratio Coffee
Here is my Golden Ratio Coffee review. My package arrived yesterday afternoon, after my third cup of coffee. So I tried it for the first time this morning. I recently blogged about this brand and I was excited to try it out! I ordered the original gold coffee flavor. They also offer Chai Spiced and Vanilla Coconut. The shipping box has the Golden Ratio Coffee brand on the outside so it got me excited when it first arrived. When I opened the box there was a printed information/promotion card as well as another branding statement on the box cover. I […]
10 Coffee Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed!
So you think you have the perfect coffee set up and don’t need any cool coffee gadgets? The brewer that makes a delicious drink. The mug that cleverly declares your love for coffee. What if there are some cool gadgets out there that can up your coffee game? What you don’t know may be keeping you in the minor leagues! Let’s take a look at some handy coffee gadgets to make drinking coffee that much more special! 1. COSORI Coffee Mug Warmer & Mug Set Tired of your coffee getting cold too quickly? This 24-watt warmer is perfect for home […]
What Is Golden Ratio Coffee?
I came across a very interesting coffee product called Golden Ratio Coffee. I was researching brewing and roasting methods and techniques and found it online. The owner of this Austin,TX based company discovered this lightly roasted coffee bean on a trip to Seattle. He had given up on coffee for some of its adverse side effects. He loved the flavor of Golden Coffee and the lack of problems drinking regular coffee caused. However, he couldn’t find any golden coffee locally or online, so he decided to start roasting it himself. It intrigued me for several reasons: The Golden Color As […]
What Is Cold Brew Coffee And How Do You Make It?
Cold brew coffee is different from Iced coffee, where the coffee is brewed hot and iced is added to it. Cold brewing involves soaking coarse ground coffee beans in cold water over an extended period of time. As a result, there is a concentrated brew that is then filtered and enjoyed warm or cold. There are many different methods for the the brew process. Some are simple like placing the coffee and water in a mason jar to steep or you can use cold brew equipment designed specifically for this method. Benefits Of Cold Brewing: Low Acid – Cold brew […]
What is an Aeropress and why do people love it?
The Aeropress coffee maker has been around since 2005. It was invented by Physicist Alan Adler. He had previously invented the Aerobie Pro Flying Ring. His goal was to create a way to brew the best tasting and easiest to make cup of coffee. Millions of Aeropress devotees agree that he succeeded! The Aeropress uses a forced extraction method of brewing coffee, similar to an espresso machine. It is also similar to a French press, since you push the water through a filter to separate the grounds from the liquid. So, what makes the Aeropress so popular! Why do people […]
What Coffee Has The Most Caffeine
There has been confusion as to what type of coffee has the most caffeine. Conventional wisdom would presume that bold, dark roasted coffees have the most caffeine. That is not the case. It depends on the weight of the coffee and how much is used to brew a cup or pot. So, how can you know which roast gives you more caffeine? Let’s get to the bottom of this. As you roast coffee beans, they lose water and become more “puffy”. The longer you roast, the more this happens to the bean. Darker roasted beans weigh less when measured by […]
The Best Ways To Brew Coffee At Home
What is the best way to brew coffee at home? Well, it depends on what you are looking for. Do you want convenience? Do you want the best tasting cup of coffee? Do you want to take up minimum counter space? Are you old fashioned in your tastes? Let’s review some of the best methods. What is your favorite way to make coffee? Leave a comment below. Automatic Drip Coffee Maker This is the most popular and well-known method for home brewing. This is a very convenient way to make multiple cups of coffee, depending on your machine. It involves […]