But, following the Civil War, the economy collapsed – resulting in the business going bankrupt. He convinced his creditors to pay off the company’s debts, and then bought out all the other partners , renaming the company J.A. Folger & Co. Why is Folgers rebranding? The goal of the new line was to rebrand Folgers … Read more
light roast coffee tends to have fruitier and brighter taste notes That’s because the coffee bean is not roasted at a very high temperature, which allows these notes to stay intact. Darker roast coffee beans are darker brown and oils are released onto the bean in the roasting process, which adds to the flavor. Which … Read more
Every part of the arabica coffee plant is toxic to all animals and people This includes cats, dogs, horses, and even birds. Every part of the plant is toxic to humans too except for the mature fruit (or coffee bean). Are coffee plants poisonous to humans? Is the coffee plant toxic? Yes. All parts except … Read more
For a coffee to qualify as “speciality”, it must have zero Primary defects and less than five Secondary defects Cupping involves roasting the coffee and brewing simply with hot water, and relies on the skill of the taster to assign scores to each of the coffee’s attributes, such the acidity, body, flavour and aroma. What … Read more
Starbucks uses a vertically integrated supply chain , which means that the company is involved in every step of its supply chain process, all the way from the coffee bean to the cup of coffee sold to consumers. Where are Starbucks products manufactured? The York Roasting Plant is one of the largest in the world … Read more
Los Angeles-based coffee bean & tea leaf will add 14 percent to Jollibee’s global sales and expand its base by more than a quarter. Jollibee Foods Corp., Philippines’ largest restaurant company, said it has acquired Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $350 million. Does Jollibee own coffee bean? When Jollibee Foods, the Philippine-based fried chicken … Read more
Where does the coffee bean come from? Coffee beans come from the coffee plant , a bush-like plant which can get very tall (coffee farmers will usually keep them trimmed to around 5ft to keep them manageable). On these coffee plants, bunches of cherries grow and inside these you’ll find two coffee beans, Arabica and … Read more
It’s through roasting that a coffee’s unique aroma, acidity, body—and, of course, flavor—are cultivated. Each coffee bean is roasted to highlight these delicate flavor characteristics and to bring out their individual potential It’s a craft that takes years of training and skillful dedication. Is Starbucks coffee freshly roasted? Because we seal our beans within two … Read more
The typica varietal produces a clean and resonant acidity which increases in intensity at higher elevations. The cup can be characterized by lemon and floral notes and by a sweet aftertaste What is Typica variety? typica coffees are a sub-variety of the arabica family of coffees – a more specific division of what are generally … Read more
We spent over 30 hours of research and testing to determine that the SterlingPro – double-wall french press is the best French press coffee maker. Its double-wall insulation keeps coffee hotter for longer than any other French press we tested. Is there a French press that keeps coffee hot? Bodum Chambord French Press This is … Read more