Looking to start a successful coffee shop? Well, let me tell you about the 7 essential tips that will set you on the right path. From curating a quality coffee selection to building a loyal customer base, these tips are the key to making your coffee shop thrive. With effective staff training and a well-organized workspace, you’ll be ready to provide top-notch service. Diverse product offerings and community engagement will keep customers coming back for more. And, of course, efficient cleaning and preparation are crucial for a smooth operation. So, let’s dive in and discover how to make your c ..read more

Despite humble beginnings dating back nearly as far as those of the equally unassuming wine grape, the coffee bean is quickly developing a similar reputation as pretentious, confusing, and uninviting. This disappointing evolution of a simple seed is especially pronounced when one attempts to further their understanding of what makes one drink a latte and another a cappuccino. Today we will be looking to put the cafe latte vs cappuccino debate to bed – once and for all. A good place to initiate this discussion, ironically, is what both drinks have in common. Simply put, both drinks hail from Eu ..read more

You wake up in the morning and make yourself a cup of joe. After a while, your stomach growls, and you have to go to the toilet to deal with it.  Perhaps you already know what coffee can make you poop, but you are unsure why. Perhaps it’s the caffeine. In that case, how about decaffeinated coffee? Does decaf coffee make you poop? Decaffeinated coffee does make you poop. Aside from caffeine, coffee also has compounds that can trigger colon movement. These include chlorogenic acid and N-alkanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamine. They are in caffeinated and decaf coffee. This article discusses if decaffe ..read more

Sea Island Coffee is a UK-based coffee trader and roastery. It initially only traded coffee but entered the roasting business in 2007. They currently offer roasts from exotic locations worldwide, focusing on high-altitude, tropical island coffees such as Jamaica and the Canary Islands. In this Sea Island Coffee review we look at what makes them unique and also review some of their most popular roasts for you to try out. About Sea Island Coffee Sea Island Coffee is based in London, UK. They offer coffee roasts from exotic locations around the world. These include the Jamaican Blue Mountain, Pan ..read more

It should come as no surprise to the avid coffee drinker that his or her favorite drink will routinely come under attack from the health establishment after a new round of studies announce their cuppa might cause cancer or worse! That said, those same imbibers should not be shocked when proponents rally around this centuries old drink and counter those claims with still more claims of the health benefits of drinking not one, two, or even three, but four cups o’ joe! All of this debate can be exhausting and leave you wondering whether or not to switch to tea (or something stronger!). Before you ..read more

Are you overwhelmed by all the different specialty coffee varieties? Trust me, I’ve been there. In my quest to understand this rich world of beans and brews, I’ve compiled a number of insights and practical tips in CoffeeGrindGuru’s coffee tasting guide. This blog will break down everything from bean selection to brewing methods, revealing how you can transform your routine cup into a sensory experience. Let’s get steeped in knowledge! Key Takeaways This beginner handbook helps you explore the world of coffee flavors and improve your tasting skills. It ..read more

An Aeropress is a piece of marvel. It is a small, easy-to-carry piece of equipment that can help brew you a great cup of coffee. However, with everything you own, you will need to maintain and clean it. How do you deep clean an Aeropress? You deep clean an Aeropress by soaking it in vinegar or denture tablet solutions overnight. You can then brush the surfaces of your Aeropress with scrub and dishwasher or baking soda. When cleaning, please pay attention to the rubber gasket as they tend to get sticky over time. This article explores how to deep clean an Aeropress and some common questions abo ..read more

Are you a coffee lover looking to take your passion to the next level? If so, then it’s time to learn about the Espresso Compass. This clever tool will help you achieve the perfect espresso shot every time, by guiding you through the four key variables that affect espresso extraction: dose, yield, grind size, and brew time.  In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into each of these variables and explain how they impact the flavor and quality of your espresso. We’ll also teach you how to use the Espresso Compass to dial in your shots like a pro. So grab your favorite mug and get ready to becom ..read more

Coffee and cigarettes. Many may see them as the perfect fit together, but in actuality, they are so different. As a result, when drinking coffee, some may actually taste or smell cigarettes from their drink and may be repelled by it. Why does coffee smell like cigarettes? Coffee may smell like cigarettes because both are products of burning and may share similar chemical compounds that produce a similar smell. The brewing process of coffee and the burning of tobacco may also release similar chemicals into the air. Lastly, people may associate cigarettes and coffee together psychologically. Thi ..read more

If you have done some readings on coffee, you may notice that coffee is actually acidic in nature. You may also notice that there is low-acid coffee meant to counter the acidity in the coffee.  However, if coffee is acidic, shouldn’t it taste sour? Why is coffee acidic but bitter instead? Coffee is acidic but bitter because it combines acid and alkaloids. Acidic content should cause coffee to be sour, but alkaloids produce a bitter taste. Roasting and brewing methods could also make coffee much more bitter than acidic. This article explores why coffee is acidic yet bitter at the same time ..read more