Cold brew coffee is not just a way to make a cold beverage during summer days. It is more than that. It is healthier, it has a longer shelf life, it can be even bottled and sold, and it has a delicate flavor profile that is totally different from your traditional hot brewing methods. Check these great resources about coffee and cold brewing.
The Chemistry of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
You want to make iced coffee, but you are not sure which cold brew coffee maker to buy. Awesome! Making some cold brew coffee at home is pretty easy, and we know exactly what’s on you your mind now.
We know your love for that aromatic, energy-boosting beverage knows no bounds. But have you ever tried a cold brew? If you haven’t, then I must recommend it for the smooth, rich, and refreshing tast
Let’s begin with language. The English words salad and sauce both come from the same Latin root, the word sal meaning “salt”. In Latin, salsa means “salty” and salata means “salted”. La
If you want to learn how to make espresso at home, you need to learn the basics. Be prepared to dedicate a little time for study and for practice. Even if you own a super automatic espresso machine yo
It was 1959, and coffee company Maxwell House was looking for a new concept for a commercial. The times were changing: satellites were being launched into space, and even mainstream America was becom
I’m one of those people who was lucky enough to have many mother figures in my life, as I’ve written about before. This year, especially, I’m thinking about this woman, my nanna, Eleanor Mary G
When we used to go on camping trips as a kid, my dad’s friend Bob would sneak into our tent in the morning with a stereo, and blast ‘Keep a Knockin’ to wake us up. In retrospect, that was the b
Note: last year, I was invited to contribute a piece on the ‘second wave’ of coffee to the Deutsches Museum’s exhibit ‘Cosmos Coffee’. The following is the text of my contribution. Many t
Coffee in itself is a very versatile drink, but with a cold brew, you can do so much more! A cold brew offers that coffee sweetness that we can’t get from brewing hot coffee. A cold brew coffee brin
It’s easy to mess up a cup of coffee. But, it’s a marvelous art in your mouth when you get it right. Even if you brew using an auto drip coffee maker, you still need to measure your coffee properl
I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like espresso. And I can’t think of any better way to make espresso at home than with the use of a Moka Pot. Our favorite Moka pot offers such an amazingly st
Manual coffee brewing methods are more and more popular among home baristas and coffee shop professionals alike. Baristas love the ability to control every single aspect in the brewing process and cre
Coffee is literally LIFE in a cup and I can’t imagine who can’t live without it. Whether it’s for a caffeine boost or just to savor the taste of smooth rich gold in your mouth, it doesn’t real
Devoted AeroPress fans say it makes the best coffee. AeroPress is a full immersion method, but it also involves pressure in the brewing process. This creates a smooth and bold, full-bodied cup of coff
‘It takes skill to make espresso using an espresso machine.’ You’ve probably heard that many times before and it’s more than likely that you believed it. Just because you have an espresso mach
French press is one of the most popular coffee brewing methods. Some might think this is because of the inexpensive equipment, but there are two other important reasons. It’s easy to make a cup, an
I love spices. I am fascinated by the fragrance, the lore, the flavors, the history, and the challenge of cooking well with them. I also love Southern California, our history and our climate. Last, I
Yesterday, I was having lunch with some friends at a university and, as usual, I had launched into one of my stories. This time, I was telling the story of the New Mexico Chile industry, and how it w
Google the number ‘5282’ and the word ‘coffee’ and look at the results: what pops up is a list of seemingly random specialty coffee companies. Is this a secret numerical code? A cryptic, occu
As summer fades in the Southwest, boxes of green chiles begin to appear in supermarkets. Usually emblazoned with the name “Hatch Chiles”, some places will sell you the chiles and roast them for
Actually, I did not read it so much as I devoured it. As soon as it arrived on my doorstep, I excused myself from my family and repaired to a chair outside, and the night came and I didn’t want to
Four Barrel is hosting classes on brewing better coffee at home. Instruction will be focused on general concepts like importance of grind and temperature, as well as implementing tools like pourover
Jeremy and I have been in Kenya the last ten days, cupping through the auctions, touching base with producers, establishing new relationships, and narrowing down our sights on a handful of special g
The Rwanda Rushashi is a favorite at our Front Bar. This coffee is hand picked and sorted by a 70 member women’s group called Duhingekawa (meaning literally, “women’s coffee”) a subgroup of
We’re pleased to introduce a new single-origin decaf offering on our shelves. Say hello to Decaf Sumatra Sidikalang. Chocolate, molasses and rum in the cup. Sweet and balanced. Sidikalang is a c
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Over the last two weeks we’ve quietly introduced Darra Bonko and Wollega Leka Wato in our cafe. The Darra Bonko’s silky mouthfeel and the Leka Wato’s brilliant acidity are both stunning additi
Our coffee offerings have changed greatly over the last few weeks. We are at a point in the season where our efforts in Colombia and Sulawesi are bearing tangible results in the café. The Colombia
Amazing coffees just keep coming! This week we have three new coffees available: Costa Rica Cafetín 1900, Ethiopia Walena Suke Quto, and Kenya Tegu. Cafetín is a micro-mill in the town of San Marti
On Monday, September 6, Four Barrel will host a class on brewing better coffee at home. Instruction will be focused on general concepts like importance of grind and temperature, as well as implementi
One of our fresh arrivals is the Costa Rica San Juanillo Don Jose. This coffee is produced by Don Jose’s son, Sixtolman Sanchez, in the West Valley of San Juanillo de Naranjo. One-hundred percent
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