Decaf coffee is made by taking the caffeine out of the beans. Bam, boom, done! I did it! But seriously, how do they take the caffeine out of the beans? History of the decaffeination process The first process of decaffeination is credited to German coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius. Ludwig was the founder of the coffee… Continue reading How Decaffeinated Coffee is Made
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What I believe Makes a Coffee Shop Great
Since 2017, I’ve visited over 100 coffee shops across multiple countries, states, and cities. Big shops, little shops, shops that roasted their own beans, shops where they didn’t speak English, shops that know me by name, and shops that wanted nothing to do with me. Coffee shops come in many shapes, sizes, and they all… Continue reading What I believe Makes a Coffee Shop Great
The Feeling of Being Wired
Fortunately for you, as of writing this, I am very wired woohoo! I’ve always had a hard time describing how I feel being wired. To add a little backstory on how I drink my coffee in order to get to a wired state, I don’t eat anything throughout the day, only in the afternoon, and… Continue reading The Feeling of Being Wired
Aidan’s Coffee Testimonial
At this point, you already know a few things about Aidan and how he got me into coffee, but how did his coffee journey begin? This is what he has to say. I had craft coffee for the first time on a chilly Sunday morning in December. I was with my best friend, driving to… Continue reading Aidan’s Coffee Testimonial
How I got into coffee & the shops that left an early mark
When I think back to when I got into coffee, I wish I could’ve gotten into it sooner! I’m a product of my environment, meaning that the interactions that I have with people and things around me will impact me greatly. Moving to the Dallas area during my freshman year in university, where I was… Continue reading How I got into coffee & the shops that left an early mark
A Sonnet to the Fear of Homemade Espresso
Grounding, compressing, and coming to being, You are so precious yet make me so nervous, Twisting and turning and pausing my breathing, Please oh please extract to serve us, Loudly and soundly my machine will begin, Extraction and timing and with much endeavor, Coming together I start to grin, The dial goes up but stops… Continue reading A Sonnet to the Fear of Homemade Espresso
What is ‘coffee’?
As coffee culture worldwide changes and people become more appreciative of coffee, it’s still important to showcase what coffee is as well as where it comes from for those who may have questions. While coffee comes in bean form, many people don’t know where the beans come from, or for that matter, that they come… Continue reading What is ‘coffee’?
The Morning
A blue light shines in your dark room as a light-hearted yet painful melody rings from your phone as you get out of bed. It’s 5:30 AM. It’s time to start the day. When You're Awake Like many people, I start off my day early, but not for the same reasons as most people. I… Continue reading The Morning
Coffee can taste good on its own!
Hi can I get a soy caramel frappuccino to-go please?Some random person that goes to Starbucks, probably For as long as I can remember, whenever I thought about coffee, Starbucks always came to my mind. It’s easy to assume that most people go to a Starbucks to get their caffeine fix to get their day… Continue reading Coffee can taste good on its own!
The AeroPress
Yo what's that?! That's an AeroPress. In simplest terms, it's a device that is used to brew coffee and commonly used at home. But what’s the story behind this unique device? Some History The AeroPress was invented by renowned inventor, Alan Adler, the man who also invented the Aerobie Pro flying ring, that circular ring… Continue reading The AeroPress