Specialty Coffee Blog

Misconceptions and Common Espresso Based Drinks
The Macchiato Recently there has been much misunderstanding when it comes to what the names of common espresso based drinks really mean. If you go to Starbucks and order a...
Misconceptions and Common Espresso Based Drinks
The Macchiato Recently there has been much misunderstanding when it comes to what the names of common espresso based drinks really mean. If you go to Starbucks and order a...

The Pour Over Coffee Method
The Filters There are many ways to create a delicious cup of coffee at home. Today I want to talk about making a great cup of coffee using the pour...
The Pour Over Coffee Method
The Filters There are many ways to create a delicious cup of coffee at home. Today I want to talk about making a great cup of coffee using the pour...

What is the Third Wave Coffee Movement?
Third Wave Coffee Movement You’ve probably noticed the third wave coffee movement happening around you already, without even realizing that’s what you’re seeing. Increasing numbers of small shops, many of...
What is the Third Wave Coffee Movement?
Third Wave Coffee Movement You’ve probably noticed the third wave coffee movement happening around you already, without even realizing that’s what you’re seeing. Increasing numbers of small shops, many of...

The Process of Coffee Cupping
You may have heard of the term cupping if you are involved in the coffee world or happen to be trying out lots of specialty coffee. Unfortunately, like much of...
The Process of Coffee Cupping
You may have heard of the term cupping if you are involved in the coffee world or happen to be trying out lots of specialty coffee. Unfortunately, like much of...

Latte Art: Turning Crema to Canvas
A signature of the third wave coffee movement is latte art, espresso drinks finished with a design. You’ve absolutely witnessed this: lattes finished with ferns, hearts, or flowers freshly poured...
Latte Art: Turning Crema to Canvas
A signature of the third wave coffee movement is latte art, espresso drinks finished with a design. You’ve absolutely witnessed this: lattes finished with ferns, hearts, or flowers freshly poured...

Coffee Brewing Methods: Side-by-Side Comparison...
In recent years, coffee drinkers have far more access to different types of coffee than ever before. The fair trade and direct trade movements have made it more likely that...
Coffee Brewing Methods: Side-by-Side Comparison...
In recent years, coffee drinkers have far more access to different types of coffee than ever before. The fair trade and direct trade movements have made it more likely that...