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An Introduction to Coffee Cultivars

An Introduction to Coffee Cultivars

Coffee enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the next unique and exciting coffee experience. Gesha coffee is one such experience. It is a rare and exclusive coffee with a distinct flavor profile, high antioxidant capacity, and limited supply. In this blog post, we'll examine the background and traits of Gesha, the distinctions between varieties and cultivars, and why coffee lovers place such a high value on Gesha. We will also discuss how to make Gesha coffee at home. In a previous blog post, we discussed the differences between the two main commercial coffee species: C. arabica and C. canephora,...

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Craig Junghandel
Coffee: The Secret Weapon Against Alcoholic Liver Disease

Coffee: The Secret Weapon Against Alcoholic Liver Disease

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, many of us may be planning to raise a glass (or several) to celebrate the occasion. While enjoying some festive drinks is certainly part of the fun, it's important to remember that excessive alcohol consumption can take a toll on our health, especially on our liver. But fear not, fellow revelers, as scientific research has discovered a potential prophylaxis to mitigate harm to the liver from alcohol - and it's something you probably already have in your cupboard. Certainly, we're talking about coffee - the magical elixir that helps us kickstart our mornings and keep...

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Sweeter and More Sustainable: The Benefits of Honey Processing

Sweeter and More Sustainable: The Benefits of Honey Processing

Have you ever heard of honey or honeyed coffee? It's a method of processing coffee that falls in between the washed and natural methods that we discussed in our last post. In this blog, we'll dive deeper into what honey coffee is, how it's processed, and why it's gaining popularity in the coffee industry. We'll also discuss the sustainability of different processing methods and how they impact the environment and the coffee farmers. So, let's get started! What is “honey” or “honeyed” coffee? Between the washed and natural processes, there are a variety of other methods that involve varying degrees...

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Coffee Processing: A science and an art, but what does it mean to "process" coffee?

Coffee Processing: A science and an art, but what does it mean to "process" coffee?

As we mentioned in an earlier post on green coffee, the coffee industry uses common terms that make sense to those within the industry, but when we think about them, these terms can actually be really confusing. Coffee “processing” is another one of those terms. We hear about “processed foods” as being bad for our health, because they have additives and extra ingredients; however, processed coffee has an entirely different meaning. What does it mean to "process" coffee? When coffee is harvested, in order to transform it into the beverage we know and love, it must begin to be processed soon...

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