There are two ways in which coffee cherries may be harvested. The first is Strip Picking, which clears the tree of all its cherries despite varying levels of ripeness. The second method is known as Selective Picking. Much like your standard five class, there are always those that grow a tad slower than the rest, [...]

Unroasted coffee beans. Tweet

A roasting procedure resulting in very dark beans that are similar to those found in an Italian roast. Tweet

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Decaffeination is the process of removing caffeine from coffee. There are two main methods of decaffeination, direct and indirect, which simply refer to whether the green beans are in contact with the decaffeinating agent or not. This process does not remove all the caffeine from the beans however. Decaf coffee generally contains around 2% caffeine. [...]

The golden-brown foam at the top of a shot of espresso. It forms a cap that retains concentrated aromas and flavours and its presence is indicative of an acceptable brew. Tweet

The people who work their magic to provide you with your daily fix. Check out the Barista Profiles section to get more info on our local baristas and where you can find them. Tweet

Contrary to belief, acidity in coffee is a good thing. It refers to the pleasant bitterness of coffee and is characterized by a feeling of dryness at the back and sides of the mouth.

hello girl with the red ray bans sipping the sweetness of an Espresso lab coffee ! Tweet

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