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We are a nation of coffee lovers (in many cases bordering upon addicts!) and the sheer popularity of the drink is nothing short of remarkable, drunk and enjoyed by men and women and people of all ages. However, despite the fact that it is one of the nations most well loved drinks, we seem all too content to make do with a sub standard quality, and drink a foul, bitter concoction that has a taste more closely resembling motor oil or tar than a refreshing drink.
One major reason for this is that people assume (wrongly) that in order to have tasty coffee, they will need to spend a lot of [...]

Each coffee bean has specific attributes, some are more pronounced than others. Geographic location, soil conditions, the milling process and the roasting process all influence flavor.
What is Coffee Roast?
Full City Roast: Light to medium brown, with a little to no surface oils. This roast best showcases all of the natural flavors of the coffee bean.
Vienna Roast: Dark brown, with a significant amount of coffee flavor oils visible on the surface. Vienna roasts bring a tangy, bittersweet flavor to the bean.
French Roast: Very dark, with lots of shiny oils on the surface. This roast brings a rich, smoky flavor to the coffee.
What is Coffee Body?
Body refers to the perceived weight the [...]

In a perfect world, if you wanted the best possible specialty Colorado coffee, your day would start around 4:00 AM. You would start the day by grabbing a handful or two of unroasted coffee beans, depending on the amount of coffee you planned on brewing. You’d then pop the beans into the coffee bean roaster and roast them. Right after roasting, you would toss them into a grinder, and grind them up. Then you’d brew the coffee. After the brew was finished dripping or steaming or pressing, depending on your coffee maker, you’d sit out on the deck with your favorite coffee cup and enjoy the Colorado morning with fresh [...]