5 Things You Should Do to Get the Most Out of Your Coffee
I want to share with you a list of easy things you can do to upgrade your at-home coffee experience without overwhelming you with boring details! Follow these basic principles and you will undoubtedly feel the difference. This list will have a BIG impact on how you taste and enjoy your coffee. Here are 5 things you need to maximize your at-home coffee experience. 1. Buy Good Coffee The journey starts by ordering good quality coffee. You should always try to buy freshly roasted beans. Old coffee becomes stale and bitter and there is nothing you can do to fix it....
My Firsthand Observation: The Impact of Covid-19 on The Coffee Sector
What is Happening to Consumption? Last week, I came across a report by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) that analyzed the impact the pandemic is having on the consumption of coffee. As I was reading the report, I was able to make a connection between their macro study and what I am witnessing firsthand. When the pandemic struck, people went into panic mode and stocked up on everything they thought might be needed. Coffee was on the list. Out of stock. A local roaster I work with told me that the orders from the supermarket stores spiked like never before, and the...
What are the Health Benefits of Coffee?
Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world (if you take out water), so it would be good to know a little bit more about its health benefits and if it is good for you. Fortunately for avid coffee drinkers like myself, there is good news when it comes to coffee and health. Some of the benefits coffee is said to offer include: Ergogenic effect Antidiabetic effect Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease May assist in weight reduction Antioxidant activity Anticarcinogenic activity So why does coffee provide such health benefits? Well, it is because coffee is rich...
How Long Does Coffee Last and How to Prevent It from Going Stale
Roasted coffee beans last weeks to a few months, but it depends.According to SCAA, the factors that affect the freshness of coffee the most are:The state of coffee (whole beans vs ground), environmental influences (oxygen, temperature, and moisture), and time.The longer you keep the coffee, the more these conditions will influence the coffee flavor and aroma. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your coffee fresh for longer. Parameters That Impact Coffee Freshness and Shelf Life Whole Bean vs Ground Whole beans have a longer shelf life than ground coffee. Whole beans remain fresh from weeks to several months while ground coffee begins to...
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