Brew with Plunger or French Press

 Coffee character: A rich, medium bodied brew Good for: Its simplicity—it’s easy to use and can make up to six cups at a time, so it’s great for when you have people...

Brew Style - Ibrik

Coffee character: Rich, dark and intense, since this coffee isn’t filtered, its texture is a bit on the, well, muddy side Good for: Going back to the roots of coffee brewing...

IF I’M A HOME ROASTER

 ROASTING ISN’T ROCKET SCIENCE. IT IS MUCH, MUCH EASIER. IN FACT, IT IS SO EASY THAT ANYONE CAN DO IT, EVEN AT HOME. WHILE HOME ROASTING IS VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT TRANSPIRES IN...

A DARKER ROASTED COFFEE? DO DARKER ROASTS HAVE LESS CAFFEINE?

 The answer, unfortunately, is not clear. The available data are all over the place. Some research shows that the concentration of caffeine increases with darker roasts while...

HOW IS COFFEE DECAFFEINATED?

MORE THAN A FEW PEOPLE OUT THERE CAN’T FUNCTION WITHOUT A CUP OF COFFEE A DAY, IF NOT TWO OR THREE CUPS. MOST COFFEE DRINKERS NOT ONLY RELY ON THE CAFFEINE IN COFFEE BUT THEY RELISH...

Raspberry Coffee Recipe

Take a well-deserved break day or night and spoil yourself with a raspberry infused coffee. Makes: 6 Preparation Time: 5mins Total Prep Time: 5minsInstructions: 1....

New Orleans Café Noir Coffee Recipe

 New Orleans black coffee, otherwise known as Café Noir, is a dark and thick brew. Its secret ingredient, chicory is made out of the dried, roasted roots of a bitter herb. Locals...

Swiss Mocha Coffee Recipe

Makes: 6 Preparation Time: 5mins Total Prep Time: 5mins Whip up a batch of Swiss mocha mix for your co-workersMocha mix: * - 1 cup instant coffee - 1 cup...

Ibrik Coffee

Coffee character: Rich, dark and intense, since this coffee isn’t filtered, its texture is a bit on the, well, muddy side  Good for: Going back to the roots of coffee...

Strategies for Buying

 Before contacting sellers, potential buyers should prepare a document that outlines for themselves their desired sales price, terms, and conditions. You also will need...

HOW DO I KEEP MY COFFEE FRESH?

 YOU JUST PURCHASED A BAG OF COFFEE AND YOU NOTICE THAT JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOVE THE MIDWAY POINT OF THE BAG THERE IS A SMALL HOLE! IF YOU SQUEEZE THE BAG, YOU HEAR GAS ESCAPE...

Determining Price from a Buyer’s Perspective

Potential buyers must do a thorough financial analysis of the shop. They should study its current profitability carefully and use this information to determine its potential capacity...

Mint Frosty Recipe

 Makes: 2 Preparation Time: 5 mins Total Prep Time: 5 minsA cold and minty coffee, which despite its name is perfect all year round.Ingredient List: - 1¼ cups...

All in the Timing (and Weight)

 Coffee brewing is all about the coffee to water ratio. Too much water and the coffee will be weak and flavorless, too little and you get bitterness. You can play around with...

Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

Makes: 4 Preparation Time: 10 mins Total Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minsIt wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that condensed milk was first added to the iced coffee....

Hot Buttered Coffee Recipe

Makes: 1 Preparation Time: 2mins Total Prep Time: 2minsButtered coffee, or ‘bulletproof coffee,' was a big food trend in 2017 with expert's believing it helps improve brain...

The Daily Grind

It takes two machines to make a great coffee: the coffeemaker and the grinder. Despite what the name suggests, the daily grind of coffee is anything but laborious; it’s here that...

Toasted Coconut Mocha Frappuccino Recipe

 Makes: 1 Preparation Time: 5mins Total Prep Time: 8hours 5minsHomemade coconut milk ice cubes are a great way to thicken cold coffee drinks and add creaminess without...

Lease vs Own for Coffee Shop

 You may want to consider leasing rather than buying a location for your restaurant. You may be able to lease a building with less money up front. It will be easier to start...

Gingerbread Latte Recipe

 Makes: 2 Preparation Time: 5mins Total Prep Time: 10minsPut yourself in the festive spirit with this gingerbread spiced latte. The perfect winter warmer!Ingredient...