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Caffeine
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A Caffeine Calculator
We all know coffee contains caffeine – but how much of that caffeine makes its way from the coffee bean into our brewed beverage? Understanding your caffeine intake can be...
A Caffeine Calculator
We all know coffee contains caffeine – but how much of that caffeine makes its way from the coffee bean into our brewed beverage? Understanding your caffeine intake can be...
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Gut Health and Caffeine
Many people rely on a cup of coffee to kick-start their day. But that energizing jolt of caffeine can have notable effects on the digestive system, both positive and negative....
Gut Health and Caffeine
Many people rely on a cup of coffee to kick-start their day. But that energizing jolt of caffeine can have notable effects on the digestive system, both positive and negative....
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The Decaf Project
The Decaf Project is an exciting initiative, spearheaded by renowned coffee professional James Hoffmann in collaboration with green coffee trader Caravela Coffee. The project provides coffee enthusiasts with the unique...
The Decaf Project
The Decaf Project is an exciting initiative, spearheaded by renowned coffee professional James Hoffmann in collaboration with green coffee trader Caravela Coffee. The project provides coffee enthusiasts with the unique...
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How is coffee decaffeinated?
What is Decaf Coffee? Decaf coffees are coffees that have had most of its caffeine content removed via a process of decaffeination. Various decaffeination methods are used today, each aiming...
How is coffee decaffeinated?
What is Decaf Coffee? Decaf coffees are coffees that have had most of its caffeine content removed via a process of decaffeination. Various decaffeination methods are used today, each aiming...
Origin
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Coffee Origin - Panama
Introduction Panama may be one of the smaller coffee-producing countries in the world, but it’s reputation in the specialty coffee industry has grown quickly. Nestled between the Pacific and Atlantic...
Coffee Origin - Panama
Introduction Panama may be one of the smaller coffee-producing countries in the world, but it’s reputation in the specialty coffee industry has grown quickly. Nestled between the Pacific and Atlantic...
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Exploring Unusual Coffee Species
Most coffee drinkers are familiar with two coffee species, Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora), which dominate global production. However, many other wild coffee species exist, often growing in...
Exploring Unusual Coffee Species
Most coffee drinkers are familiar with two coffee species, Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora), which dominate global production. However, many other wild coffee species exist, often growing in...
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What is coffee processing?
The term coffee processing simply refers to the method used at origin to transform a freshly picked coffee cherry into a dried seed, ready for export and eventual roasting. It’s...
What is coffee processing?
The term coffee processing simply refers to the method used at origin to transform a freshly picked coffee cherry into a dried seed, ready for export and eventual roasting. It’s...
Roasting
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Roasting Decaf Coffee
Roasting decaf coffee is a unique challenge. Many of the rules of thumb that apply to regular coffees do not hold when roasting decaffeinated beans. Through our participation in James...
Roasting Decaf Coffee
Roasting decaf coffee is a unique challenge. Many of the rules of thumb that apply to regular coffees do not hold when roasting decaffeinated beans. Through our participation in James...
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Coffee Roasting at Home
It is only since the early-mid 1900’s that buying roasted coffee became more common than buying green coffee and roasting it yourself. The development large scale roasting plants and instant...
Coffee Roasting at Home
It is only since the early-mid 1900’s that buying roasted coffee became more common than buying green coffee and roasting it yourself. The development large scale roasting plants and instant...
Brewing
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How Does Decaffeination Affect Coffee Flavour?
One of the most common questions among decaf coffee drinkers is whether decaffeination significantly impacts a coffee’s flavour. Does the process of removing caffeine diminish its character? The Decaf Project...
How Does Decaffeination Affect Coffee Flavour?
One of the most common questions among decaf coffee drinkers is whether decaffeination significantly impacts a coffee’s flavour. Does the process of removing caffeine diminish its character? The Decaf Project...
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Coffee Cupping
What is coffee cupping? Coffee cupping is a simple method used to taste and evaluate coffee. It’s commonly used by coffee professionals to assess quality and compare different coffees. Cupping...
Coffee Cupping
What is coffee cupping? Coffee cupping is a simple method used to taste and evaluate coffee. It’s commonly used by coffee professionals to assess quality and compare different coffees. Cupping...
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What is acidity in coffee?
Among coffee professionals, acidity is generally considered a desirable sensory characteristic of speciality coffee. However, this is not necessarily the case for consumers. The relevant basic tastes (detected on...
What is acidity in coffee?
Among coffee professionals, acidity is generally considered a desirable sensory characteristic of speciality coffee. However, this is not necessarily the case for consumers. The relevant basic tastes (detected on...
