by Manuel Wisotzky | Dec 20, 2022 | Coffee Origin, Specialty Coffees
Shade-grown coffee is coffee grown under a canopy of trees. A tree canopy provides a natural environment that helps to protect the coffee beans from the sun, strong wind, and frost. Growing coffee in the shade instead of in the sun not only dramatically... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Aug 10, 2022 | Coffee Origin
The Asoarhuaco coffee comes from the northern end of Colombia, where the departments Magdalena and La Guajira face the Caribbean Sea. Santa Marta, the capital of the department Magdalena, is towered by the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which gave its name to the... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Jul 6, 2022 | Coffee Origin
It’s impossible to overlook Colombian coffee. You will find it on the shelves of any decent shop selling quality coffee. Colombian coffee, from the generic kind to precious single-origin coffees, is everywhere. Make no mistake, despite the... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Feb 6, 2022 | Coffee Equipment
Manual coffee grinder vs. electric grinder The most critical coffee gear for making an excellent cup of coffee is your coffee home grinder. However, not all coffee grinders are created equal; the type and quality will make a significant difference. When you are... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Jan 9, 2022 | Coffee and Health
Caffeine Headaches And Migraine – Forget About Coffee? You probably have experienced a splitting headache once in a while before. Sometimes, you may have a clear idea of why you got it. At other times the pain seems to have come out of the blue. One of the most... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Dec 27, 2021 | Coffee and Health
Reading Time: 6 minutes 15 Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms you should know about Giving up coffee? I can’t even think of that. But some people may have to because of medical reasons. And I feel sorry for them because they may have to go through a few days with... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Sep 11, 2021 | Coffee Origin
Any respectable store selling coffee will have at least one single origin coffee on offer. Fancy packaging, the promise of a superior product, and a price sticker beating all the generic coffees. If you are new to the coffee gourmet world, you may wonder whether you... 
by Lorena Romo | May 13, 2021 | Coffee Brewing methods
A Brief History of Coffee and Tea Coffee can be traced back to ancient Ethiopia as long ago as 850 CE, but it didn’t make its way to Europe until the 1700s. Today, coffee is by far one of the most popular and beloved beverages on the planet. Tea made its first... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | May 9, 2021 | Coffee Brewing methods
Cold-brew vs. iced coffee Summer is around the corner, and it’s time again to enjoy cool and delightful summer drinks. Long Island Ice tea and Piña Colada are great refreshments on a sultry summer afternoon. However, if you still have work to do, you may opt for... 
by Manuel Wisotzky | Apr 14, 2021 | Coffee Brewing methods
How to improve your pour-over coffee with a simple hack Pour-over coffee is notoriously fickle, and consistency in taste is hard to attain, even if you follow the recommended procedure closely for its preparation. A slightly different water temperature, a different...
