Each morning always starts with a hot cup of coffee. Recently, I was reminded of family memories from the 1980s of chicory in coffee. I was curious about the role of chicory in coffee, so after doing some research within our family, I learned we drank a blend of 70% Arabica and 30% roasted chicory. […]
How to Make Pour Over Coffee Using a Cloth
My life is dedicated to coffee growth, cultivation, and re-discovering the past in relation to the various methods of coffee brewing. I capture the past with faint memories of my mother preparing coffee. These memories help me recreate methods of coffee brewing. Then I rehearse the same scenario where I get to know a perfect […]
How to Brew Fine Drip Over Coffee With a Stainless Steel Filter
Having been raised in the South of India, it was always a privilege to have a cup of coffee in neighboring houses or in the market coffee shops. Every occasion at a gathering started with a cup of “Filter Coffee”. The Filter Coffee brewing method has changed over time with various devices, but it has […]
How To Make Coffee Using A Thermos Flask
There are various methods for creating a tasty cup of coffee and I was always looking for a cost-effective method, where the process is simplified with not many dramas involved. As a young boy I used to see my mother prepare this lovely cup of coffee at home every single morning, with not much effort […]
Coffee Process From Plant to Roast
This article will serve as a basic guideline for the different stages a coffee plant goes through as it makes its way from plant to ready for roasting. Depending on your climatic condition and elevation, you can expect your picking time to be 7-9 months from the date of your first blossom. This will happen […]
Roasting and Brewing Toddy Cat Coffee
For background information on Toddy Cat Coffee, please read Toddy Cat Coffee Beans and Toddy Cat Coffee Bean Process. One of the most critical steps in normal coffee and Toddy-Civet Cat coffee production is the roasting process. It has implications on coffee taste, aroma and colour, and therefore has an overall effect upon the quality […]