What makes a good coffee roaster? There are many factors that go into making a great roaster, from the beans they select to the roast they create. Let’s dig into it.
How to become a Coffee distributor in the USA ?
– Introduction –
The U.S. is the largest consumer of coffee in the world, with over 400 million cups consumed every day. If you are considering trying a new business. Why don’t you try coffee distribution, now is a better than never to do so. Americans are drinking more and more coffee, and the projection is keep rising. We will help you with few steps How to become a coffee distributor in the USA.
Difference between instant coffee and “real” coffee!
Introduction
Instant coffee has become a staple in many homes, with consumers buying instant coffee (I.C.) more than ever before. But the question is: Is instant coffee real coffee? How different is it from ground coffee? And what goes into it?
Guide how to choose a wholesale coffee roaster ?
Introduction:
You have decided to take the plunge and start serving coffee at your business. Congratulations! Coffee is a great way to boost your business – it’s a delicious, energizing drink that people love. Now you have to figure out how to choose a wholesale coffee roaster. Let us see how we can assist you in your search.
The ultimate Guidelines on how to import coffee to the USA?
Intro
Coffee consumption is up by 5% across the entire nation. All things considered, Americans drink more coffee than ever. If you want to take advantage on this trend and start to import coffee in the USA. This is a comprehensive Guidelines on how to import coffee to the USA?
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Specialty coffee grade: How to know the difference? where to find it?
Intro
In the specialty coffee market, this is a question often ask? How can I tell if my coffee is specialty coffee? How do I know if my coffee is specialty coffee? We have talked about what is specialty coffee in a different post already. Basically, specialty coffee has zero defect or less than 5 defects per 12 ounces. Coupled with score, specialty coffee is graded from 80+ to 100. Accredited coffee cuppers or Q traders are the one who to give a score to the coffee beans. They are the ones who are supposed to roast the coffee, brew it and assign their score to each of the coffee’s attribute/profile (the acidity, body, flavor and aroma. )
Difference between specialty coffee and commercial coffee
Most big brand names sell commercial coffee. It is for the mass. Commercial coffee is usually roasted and packed in bulk. In the other hand, specialty coffee is usually roasted in small stores or factories, using traditional methods and technology, and is often sold where it has been roasted or online. Now depending if you get the beans greens or roasted there are many others factors to know the difference between specialty coffee and others coffee. For instance the region or origin of your coffee beans matters. The taste is all about the origin. Ethiopian coffee wont taste like Peruvian coffee. Climate, altitude and others growing conditions affect the taste as well. After the origin if you have different in beans in hand, the type of beans matter as well
Can you spot the “defects?
How to tell if your coffee is specialty coffee?
By all means, the best way to tell if your coffee is specialty grade is simply to ask to the seller (The origin, the grade, profil…). Sometimes it is possible to see the “Specialty Coffee Association of America” https://sca.coffee/ seal on the packaging but it is not guaranteed.
Most of the time Specialty coffee is more expensive than regular coffee as the coffee meets rigorous quality standards.
Furthermore, most coffee drinker think all coffee is bitter and acidic. No, no and no. With Specialty coffee you can be able to taste its flavor without adding sugar. It is true you are not expert cupper or Q grader ; but please do know that not all coffee are bitter. Good coffee has a rich and dense flavor, it is aromatic, full, slightly sweet and fragrant and delivers a long-lasting aftertaste. It should be consumed almost bitter as the addition of sugar does not allow to detect its degree of acidity and body.
Benefits of drinking “specialty ” Coffee:
We have to be clear here. Coffee itself have a lot of benefits. Now any specific benefits on drinking specialty over regular coffee need to be proven /studied.
“Some” human studies have confirmed few evidence-based health benefits: Coffee Can Improve Energy Levels; hence Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance as you have more energy. It says it ‘Can’ Help You Burn Fat, ‘May’ Lower Your Risk of Type II Diabetes
Another key benefits is that it appears to have protective effects on the Liver. Coffee Drinkers Have a Lower Risk of ‘some’ Types of Cancer. Coffee is The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in The Western Diet.
Where to find great specialty coffee?
It all depends. Are you looking for 1 pound. Consequently, google the nearest store who sell different specialty coffees. Personally, I suggest to try different origins, roast and grades till you find the one that your pallet likes.
If you are looking for half container to a container. Contact www.elna.store. Eventually we will be more than happy to give you details of specialty coffee we have and different origins.
Conclusion
We really hope you learn in this post. Being that you learn a little bit more about the difference between specialty coffee and others regular coffee. Balance again, let us know what is your favorite specialty coffee (origin, roast, profile)?
Guidelines on how to find a coffee supplier?
Intro
Coffee shops, coffee distributors, coffee importers, green coffee buyers or coffee roasters have the same dilemma that is how to find a coffee supplier. They are either starting up, or changing to a new supplier for one reason or another. They need one that will fit within your budget and their company structure.
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Different ways to recycle Used Coffee Grounds
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Are you a coffee lover? Do you want to do your part helping on climate change? do you want to know creative ways to use coffee grounds? Well, you are not alone. Many people throw out their coffee grounds without even thinking of recycling them or reusing them in some way. So how can we use up all that unused coffee ground at home? Or how to recycle used coffee ground?
CategoriesRoasted Coffee Specialty CoffeeDifferent coffee roast levels:
Introduction
Generally speaking there are three main roast levels: Light, Medium and Dark. Sometimes roasters add medium-dark. Overall, there is no Minimal standardization of roast levels across the coffee industry. This make coffee roasters to create their own names and definitions for their different roast levels. Today to answer the question about what are the coffee roast levels? We will focus on the 3 mains coffee roast levels: Light, Medium and Dark.
Relationship between FOB and wholesale coffee business? What is FOB?
Introduction
FOB stands for Free On Board. It is a term that is used in the shipping industry. It refers to when goods are loaded on a ship and the point of responsibility for those goods passes from the shipper to the carrier. Let’s look at FOB and wholesale coffee business
FOB in the coffee business means it includes the price paid to the farmer (including local transport and milling costs). Also the amount the exporter is charging buyers who take control of the coffee as it’s loaded onto the vessel at the point of origin. Simply, FOB price is the standard reporting metric for assessing whether a producer was paid fairly for their coffee.
