Coffee: Beans, Brews, Roasts and Reviews
What would a Turkish meal be without its famous dark brew? How could American commuters cope without that a.m. jolt? As an old proverb says, "Coffee should be black as hell, as strong as death, and as sweet as love." Read the Coffee Web Guide for historical information on coffee, and to learn the different techniques used to grow, roast and brew coffee. You'll also find out where to purchase a coffeemaker online and how to support fair-trade coffee farmers.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe History of Coffee
Coffee plays a major role in the traditions of many cultures. The sites below explain the ... read more »
Brewing Coffee
Although many people relish the old cup of Joe that comes from a standard drip machine, others prefer brewing coffee from pressed or percolated beans. Below are sites that outline the entire trajectory of coffee bean to coffee cup.
Insights for Brewing Coffee
- If you want to watch the farming, harvesting, roasting and brewing process, a series of video clips provided by Profitable Hospitality illustrates coffee’s path from seedling to steaming cup.
- For more insight into buying, brewing and drinking coffee like a pro, read “The Joy of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying”.
Top Sites for Brewing Coffee
To learn about growing coffee…
ThinkQuest Library
covers farming, harvesting, roasting and brewing coffee. Each topic is divided into detailed discussions.
Coffee Research Institute
focuses on growing coffee at home. Learn how to set up your growing station, germinate the beans and care for the coffee plant.
For advice on roasting and grinding coffee…
Sweet Maria’s
offers coffee roasting advice with links throughout the article that explain different devices and systems. Don’t miss the section dedicated to making your own roaster at home.
Seven Bridges Cooperative
explains basic requirements and methods for roasting coffee at home. Scroll down to the “Coffee Roast Style Chart" to see how the type of roast affects acidity, body, aroma and sweetness of the brew.
To learn about coffee brewing methods and techniques…
The Coffee FAQ
has an especially thorough section on brewing techniques. There are no graphics or elaborate design; it’s just a detailed list of coffee topics.
How To Brew Coffee
provides easy-to-follow tutorials on a variety of brewing methods. Look for guidance on Turkish coffee, French Press, Vietnamese, Aeropress, Chemex, Percolator and Cold Brew techniques.
The Java Café
explains how different coffee brewing techniques work. Get straightforward descriptions of standard coffee brewing practices, such as drip filtration, French press or plunger and espresso machines.
Buying Coffee Online
Nothing spoils a weekend morning like having to drive drowsy to the supermarket for coffee. Never ... read more »
Fair Trade Coffee
Many coffee companies have embraced fair trade and organic cultivation, meaning that indigenous ... read more »
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