Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

HOW TO BE A BETTER CUPPER

Ahead of the launch of Prodigal, Mark and I cupped for a minimum of one hour each morning. Having such a routine allowed us to calibrate well after cupping more than 2000 samples together. Those sessions also taught us a lot, some of which I’d like to share here.  First, I want to credit Ryan […]


Honey Moon Coffee and Evansville Coffee Tie the Knot in Indiana

Two southern Indiana coffee companies have formally engaged in Evansville, with retailer Honey Moon Coffee Co. acquiring roaster Evansville Coffee Company.  The companies declined to disclose the financial terms of…


Fresh Fruit or “Juicy Fruit”? Tasting 90 Anaerobic-Processed Coffees

Edwin Noreña checks on his Double Carbonic Galaxy Hops Geisha at Finca Campo Hermoso in Colombia. Courtesy of Barrington Coffee Roasting Co.   Of all of the innovations challenging traditional expectations in specialty coffee today, the use of anaerobic (limited oxygen) fermentation to alter and intensify the character of the cup is perhaps the most […]


It’s Wheels Up for Pinup Coffee Roasters in Virginia Beach

With a name and brand referencing that World War II-era aircraft pin-up stylings, Pinup Coffee Roasters has taken flight in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pinup Coffee Co-Founder and Head Roaster Steph…

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

Luminous Coffee Flashes with Darling Design and Rarefied Retail

With weekly product drops, vivid designs, adventurous cup characteristics and transaction transparency, Las Vegas-based startup Luminous Coffee is presenting specialty coffee in a whole new light. Offerings through the Luminous…


Weekly Coffee News: Win a Sample Roaster, Importer Expands and More

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News. Keep up with all the latest stories by subscribing to DCN’s newsletter, featuring breaking coffee industry news and fresh coffee job listings. Enter to Win a…


Weekly Coffee News: An Espresso Experience Lab, Alt Caffeine and More

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News. Keep up with all the latest stories by subscribing to DCN’s newsletter, featuring breaking coffee industry news and fresh coffee job listings. Victoria Arduino Opens New…


In a First for Peet’s Coffee, Baristas in Davis Elect to Unionize

Employees at a Peet’s Coffee location in north Davis, California, have voted to unionize, a first for the half-century-old coffee chain that boasts more than 300 outlets throughout the United…

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

Shonell Dillon is Bringing Coffee to New Orleans One Affordable Cup at a Time

One of the newest coffee spots in metro New Orleans is called The Pot Called Kettle (@thepotcalledkettle). Yet unlike some coffee shops that seek to maximize profit, The Pot Called…


Marco is Rolling Out the Coldbru Commercial Brewing System

Ireland-based commercial coffee equipment maker Marco Beverage Systems has unveiled its long-awaited automatic cold brew maker the called the Marco Coldbru (styled “ColdBRU” by the company). The streamlined and straightforward…


Quality and Freshness Are Off the Hook at Dry Fly Coffee in New Paltz

With house-roasted coffees, locally sourced ingredients and the culinary prowess of a big city chef, Dry Fly Coffee is reeling customers into its newly opened roastery and bakery cafe in…


Fairtrade America Names Amanda Archila Executive Director

Fairtrade America, the United States chapter of Fairtrade International, has hired Amanda Archila as its new executive director. Archila replaces the Washington D.C.-based nonprofit’s most recent permanent executive director, Peg…

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

3 Must-Try Iced Coffee Add-Ins

Mar 14, 2023 |

Here Are 3 Iced Coffee Add-Ins You Have To Try Peanut better and jelly. Salt and pepper. Iced coffee and ... well, these three things: 1. Simple Syrup Yes, we all love black coffee. But when speaking about refreshment, a small amount of sugar can bring out the best...

4 different ways to brew iced coffee

Mar 14, 2023 |

What are the different ways to brew iced coffee? I don’t know about you, but my Instagram feed is flooded with artsy photos of mouthwatering, refreshing coffee elixirs that I am just dying to get my hands on every time my thumb hits the phone screen scrolling. They’ve...

How to fit coffee into your budget

Mar 11, 2023 |

Is Making Coffee at Home Cheaper?  Let's just get it out there: Most office coffee is weak and terrible. How are you supposed to actually survive a day with your coworkers when your coffee is watered down, burnt—or even worse—decaf? You can't. So what do you do...

Alternative Ways of Brewing Coffee

Mar 11, 2023 |

GIVE THESE BREWING METHODS A TRY As a result of the pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee, a number of alternative coffee brewing methods naturally come to light, on the merit that they produce the best strong, dark coffee. While there are indeed quite a number of...

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

Satisfy cocktail lovers and cocktail lovers alike with this Black Russian recipe. It amps up the original with a shot of cold brew concentrate.

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

Perfect Little Beans

Chinmey Hill Coffee uses specialty-grade beans with zero primary defects (such as black beans or sour beans) and less than five secondary defects (such as broken beans). This is important because primary defects will greatly affect the taste of the coffee. Having zero defects allows the coffee to be the most optimal flavor.

Window for Optimal Flavor

Chimney Hill Coffee ships our coffee the same day it was roasted, so you will receive it before it enters the window of optimal flavor.  This means you’ll never miss the opportunity to enjoy the coffee’s peak flavor.

Coffee Ratings

Coffee undergoes many scoring processes by professionals who achieved their Q Grader certification. Coffee is first graded when it’s green. If there are defects the coffee is determined to be “not-specialty grade”. For those coffees that pass green grading, they are sample roasted and cupped. (Cupping is the official term for critically tasting and scoring coffees. The official cupping form is standard worldwide, and where the 100-point scoring system comes from.) A coffee’s dry fragrance, wet aroma, flavor, aftertaste, body, acidity, balance, and overall impression are taken into consideration while uniformity issues and defects, will lower the overall score.

Specialty Coffee

Specialty coffee, coined by Erna Knutsen in 1974, refers to a coffee that receives a quality grading score of 80 percent or higher. While “premium” or “gourmet” seem like they’re synonymous with “specialty,” they simply are marketing terms with no defined standards. Specialty coffees are grown in specific and ideal micro-climates, and have distinctive and unique flavor profiles, with little to no defects.

Third-Wave Coffee

We’re currently in the third wave of coffee. The first wave of American coffee put pre-ground, vacuum-sealed cans in kitchens across America. The second wave started with the late ‘60s introduction of Peet’s coffee (by Alfred Peet) through the proliferation of Starbucks. The third wave of coffee focuses on origin transparency, nuanced flavors, and artisan roasting. The term “third wave” is synonymous with specialty coffee.

Black Russian Recipe: The Best Cocktail For Coffee Lovers?

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