by Cindy Taylor on February 26, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

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, [...]
by Cindy Taylor on February 26, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

by Cindy Taylor on February 26, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

A roasting procedure resulting in very dark beans that are similar to those found in an Italian roast.
by Cindy Taylor on February 25, 2010 in Aficionados

“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”
by Cindy Taylor on February 24, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

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.
by Cindy Taylor on February 24, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

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.
by Cindy Taylor on February 22, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

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by Cindy Taylor on February 22, 2010 in A-Z of Coffee

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.
by Andrew on February 20, 2010 in Aficionados

hello girl with the red ray bans sipping the sweetness of an Espresso lab coffee !
by Cindy Taylor on February 19, 2010 in Hot Spots, Johannesburg
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