What is specialty coffee? A coffee that scores 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale established by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). It represents the highest grade of coffee available and is evaluated for quality throughout cultivation, harvesting,...
How is coffee harvested and processed? Long before coffee is roasted, brewed, and enjoyed, it must pass through several important stages that help shape the flavor, quality, and character of every cup. The journey begins on coffee farms, where growers carefully...
Coffee has been bringing people together for centuries. Long before modern coffee shops, espresso machines, and specialty roasters existed, coffee was moving across regions, cultures, and trade routes. The history of coffee is not perfectly clear, but its journey from...
The Breville Bambino Plus has become one of the most frequently recommended espresso machines for home coffee enthusiasts, and for good reason. Its compact design, rapid heat-up time, and beginner-friendly features make it an appealing option for anyone looking to...
Coffee starts its journey long before it reaches your cup. Every coffee bean begins as the seed of a fruit called a coffee cherry. These cherries grow on coffee plants in specific coffee growing regions around the world where the climate is just right. Understanding...
The Maker’s Coffee roasting partner lineup continues to grow with the addition of a well known and respected name in specialty coffee: Joe Coffee Company. With 10 coffees now available and a range of profiles spanning single origins and blends, this expansion brings...
