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 improves the quality of the coffee but also has beneficial effects […]
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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 coffee region Sierra Nevada. This is one of the six coffee-producing areas in
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Which is better, arabica or Colombian coffee? Arabica indicates the coffee species, other species are Robusta and Liberica. Colombia is the country where mostly arabica coffee is grown. Since Colombia coffee is arabica coffee, this question does not make any sense. Let me tell you more about the amazing Colombian coffee varieties grown in various
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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 brewing high-quality coffee beans, this becomes even more evident. The choice of
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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 apparent causes could be a hangover
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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 should indulge in that modest luxury or pass it
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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 some caffeine instead of alcohol to boost your
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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 grind size, or a change in the duration of the extraction process and you
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Panama Geisha Coffee, yet another record price in 2020 Panama Geisha coffee is one of the most revered coffee varietals these days. No wonder that coffee aficionados around the world have been waiting for the outcome of the Best of Panama coffee auction this year as well. The closely watched auction is held every year
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