All About Espresso Espresso Espresso is a method of extraction of any type of coffee. The beverage is a 1 to 1 ½ oz. drink prepared with between seven and nine grams of coffee through which clean water of 195 degrees Fahrenheit and 205 degrees Fahrenheit has been forced at

Roasting, packaging, and storing Roasting Roasting is the art and science of elevating the coffee flavor to its maximum potential without scorching or burning the bean. Roasting is a process by which aromatics, acids, and other flavor components are either created, balanced, or altered in a way that augments the

Brewing While there are myriad ways of brewing good and bad coffee, there are some simple steps involved in brewing a perfect cup of coffee. The first few steps have already been taken care of; with  coffee that is properly grown, processed, roasted, packaged, stored and ground. Now, the next

Grinding For maintaining coffee at its optimal freshness, we recommend purchasing coffee whole bean. Ground coffee has more surface area that is exposed to air. Air oxidizes the coffee and causes the coffee to go stale. By freshly grinding the coffee beans immediately before brewing, the coffee will be fresher

Harvesting When it is time for harvesting the cherries are handpicked. Cherries on the same tree will ripen at different times. In most coffee growing countries, the terrain is uneven and steep and hand-picking is the best way to select only the ripe cherries. Harvesters return to the same coffee

Growing Coffee beans flourish in tropical climates with a proper balance of sun, shade, rain and rich soil. Quality coffee is found in altitudes of 3,000 to 6,000 ft. where cool nights slow down the ripening process of the coffee cherry, allowing the cherry to absorb nutrients. The nutrients and