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   Secrets to a Great Cup of Coffee

  • What kind of coffee beans should you buy? (Arabicas vs. Robusta)
  • Which should you buy? (Whole Bean vs. Ground)
  • What kind of packaging is best? (Cans vs. Bags)
  • Isn't bulking the freshest? (Bulk vs. Bags & Cans)
  • Where was your coffee born? (Country of Origin)
  • Does your coffee roaster love coffee as much as you do?
  • How do you like your coffee roasted? (Dark vs. Regular Roast)
  • What flavors do you like? (Flavored Coffee)
  • What's the proper way to do it? (Grinding Coffee)
  • What's the best equipment to use? (Your Coffee Pot)
  • How much coffee makes the best cup? (Measuring)
  • What kind of water should you use? (Water)
  • Can you re-heat coffee? (Keeping it Hot)
  • What's the best way to store coffee? (Storing Coffee)
  • Do coffee stains on the pot interfere with flavor?
  • Where was your coffee born? (Country of Origin)

    Since you're a coffee lover, in addition to freshness and quality, the most important thing you want to know is what type (country or region of origin) of coffee you are buying. Coffee is grown all over the world, and the beans from each region have unique characteristics. Like wine, you can read about these characteristics, but the only way to know what you really like is to taste for yourself. With a little experimenting, you can learn to tell the subtleties of each region and discern your favorites. The country or region is so much a part of the taste that many coffee lovers prefer buying from a roaster who provides this information on the package.