Journey to Nicaragua

With borders on both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, Nicaragua is home to some of the world's oldest and best preserved cities. The Central American country boasts a rich cultural history, amazing landscapes,...

What is Specialty Grade Coffee?

Whether it be referring to the coffee itself, the roaster, or the shop, we've all heard the term "specialty grade coffee"- it is one only gaining in popularity. But what does it mean exactly? Specialty Grade C...

How to Make Flash Brew Coffee

Are you a fan of cold brew coffee but don't have the time (or the patience) to wait for it to brew? Do you enjoy iced coffee more than hot coffee? Consider making brew coffee! What is Flash Brew Coffee? Flash...

How to Make Iced Lattes at Home

Even though fall is on our doorstep, summer is still here for a few more weeks. That means we are still looking for cold refreshing ways to enjoy our daily coffee. We miss lattes, but aren't really into orderin...

What is a Coffee Refractometer?

Refractometers are scientific tools designed to measure light refraction through liquids. They are usually found in laboratories, testing plasma levels and identifying the makeup of precious stones—definitely n...

What is Cascara Tea?

Have you ever had Cascara tea? Chances are you haven't (at least if you're in the U.S.) as this drink is relatively new to the coffee scene; however, this tea made from coffee cherries has been popping up more ...