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How To Grind Coffee Beans

How To Grind Coffee Beans

By Russell Volz / September 20, 2023
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One of the best skills to know for making smooth coffee is how to grind coffee beans. As I (Russell) have always said, “Grind well,…

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What Coffee Is Best For Senior Citizens

A Senior Citizen’s Guide To Coffee

By Russell Volz / September 8, 2023
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I (Russell) own and run Lake City Coffee. At this writing, I’m pushing 70 years old. So, as a coffee expert and a senior citizen,…

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Passing Gas

By Russell Volz / August 25, 2023
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Have you ever heard of coffee bean degassing or out-gassing? It’s nothing more than freshly roasted beans giving off CO2 gas for the first few…

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Coffee Smell Test

A Diabetic’s Guide To Coffee

By Russell Volz / August 11, 2023
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Most diabetics drink coffee daily. Both coffee and diabetes are two of the most researched subjects by doctors and scientists in history. That’s why, in…

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Flavored Coffee

Making Great Travel Coffee

By Russell Volz / July 29, 2023
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I’m guessing that you love great coffee. That’s fine at home, but what about when you travel? I have some good news for you. When…

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How To Cold Brew Coffee

By Russell Volz / July 26, 2023
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How to cold brew coffee is actually pretty easy.  Best of all the end result is a cup of coffee that’s smooth as silk, with…

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Prepper’s Guide To Coffee

By Russell Volz / July 25, 2023
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Most prepping advice comes from professional preppers. And when it comes to coffee, they don’t know squat. Well, you’re in luck. In this article, you…

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Smooth Coffee

Peaberry Coffee Bean Review

By Russell Volz / July 15, 2023
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Peaberry coffee beans are the new rage. They’re awesome! All other beans pail in comparison! If you drink peaberry coffee you’re definitely “cool”. Seriously? Well,…

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Coffee Smell Test

The Best Coffee For People Who Don’t Like Coffee

By Russell Volz / July 3, 2023
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For most of my life, I loathed coffee. Burnt, bitter, nasty tasting sludge not good for anything except cleaning wheel bearings. Yet, it seemed that…

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Spear Thrower

A Spear Thrower’s Guide to Starting Each Day

By Russell Volz / June 19, 2023
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With my 70th year quickly approaching, I’m surprised that I work much less than I used to and yet I get more done. Why? It…

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Costa Rican Coffee Maker

Costa Rican Coffee Maker Review

By Russell Volz / May 19, 2023
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Once you get ahold of some great coffee beans, that are gently roasted, and super fresh, then what? How do you make great coffee? Well,…

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Turkish Girl Drinking Coffee

Turkish Coffee Delight

By Russell Volz / April 19, 2023
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Years ago, I walked into a Turkish coffee house and ordered up some real Turkish coffee, made by the owner, who was born and raised…

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My First Great Espresso Experience

By Russell Volz / March 25, 2023
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If you’re an espresso fan, you’ll love this article. On the other hand, if you’re not an espresso fan, like me, then you’re going to…

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Best Coffee Beans For Pour Over

By Russell Volz / March 24, 2023
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The slow pour over coffee brewing system is good, but when you add the best coffee beans for pour over, you end up with the…

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Coffee Mold

Moka Pot Review

By Russell Volz / March 24, 2023
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Before I get into our Moka Pot Review, let me emphasize one very important point. There is no single great brewing method. There is no…

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Coffee Smell Test

Which Coffee Brewing Method Is Best For You? French Press vs Moka Pot vs AeroPress

By Russell Volz / March 10, 2023
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Which coffee brewing method is best for you? Fortunately, this question is pretty easily figured out. Here’s the rub. Roasted coffee is made up of…

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Lake City Coffee

Packaging And Shipping Options

By Russell Volz / March 8, 2023
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Here at Lake City Coffee, we have not increased our coffee prices in over 8 years. Lord willing, we’ll be able to keep prices stable…

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Stovetop Gooseneck Kettle Made In Japan

By Russell Volz / February 11, 2023
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My name is Russell Volz and I’m an American coffee lover. And like any red blooded American, I want to buy Made In USA coffee…

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How To Preserve Green Coffee Beans For 10+ Years

By Russell Volz / January 5, 2023
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I know a lot of preppers that attempt to preserve roasted coffee. Bad idea. At best, roasted coffee will last a year. On the other…

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What does good coffee taste like

Latte vs Coffee – How To Make Them Way Better

By Russell Volz / December 21, 2022
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We’re going to discuss the pro’s and con’s of the “Latte vs Coffee” debate. More importantly, if you’re looking to consume your morning, noon, or…

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Old Fashion Coffee

Best Whole Bean Decaf Coffee

By Russell Volz / October 17, 2022
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Lake City Coffee’s whole bean decaf coffee is so good, that most people can’t tell the difference between it and our regular whole bean coffee.…

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Best Kona Coffee vs. Best Costa Rican Coffee Smackdown

By Russell Volz / October 11, 2022
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For over a decade, I’ve been extolling how fantastically smooth and flavorful the best Costa Rican Coffee can be. I think it’s high-time that we…

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Costa Rican Coffee Picker

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Costco Review

By Russell Volz / September 19, 2022
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Great coffee starts with great beans. This article will cover my personal and professional review of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Costco. This review is the…

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Where To Find The Best Mold Free Coffee

By Russell Volz / September 10, 2022
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If drinking mold free coffee is important to you, then you’re going to love this article. I (Russell – Owner of Lake City Coffee) will…

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AeroPress Accessories

The Best AeroPress Accessories Which You’ll Ever Want or Need

By Russell Volz / September 2, 2022
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Hello, I’m Russell Volz, owner of Lake City Coffee. This article focuses on my personal and professional experience concerning the Best AeroPress Accessories. Coffee Professional…

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How To Make Great Percolator Coffee vs Drip

By Russell Volz / August 5, 2022
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The percolator was the go-to brewing method from the mid-1800’s until the introduction of coffee drip brewers in the 1970’s. So, which brewing method is…

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Smooth Coffee

Best Coffee For AeroPress

By Russell Volz / July 30, 2022
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AeroPress Made In USA In my (Russell – owner of Lake City Coffee) humble opinion, the AeroPress is one of the best brewing methods for…

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Manual Coffee Grinder Made In USA

By Russell Volz / July 27, 2022
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As president, head coffee roaster, chief bottle washer, and VP of the keys of Lake City Coffee, I’ve used nearly every kind of coffee grinder…

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Burnout Coffee Mug Review

Insulated Coffee Mugs Made In USA

By Russell Volz / July 26, 2022
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When you need an attorney or doctor or beautician or plumber, you buy from your family and friends first. Right? If you’re a coffee drinker,…

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whole bean decaf coffee

How to Make The Best Decaf Cold Brew Coffee

By Russell Volz / July 18, 2022
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My Mama is from Kentucky and on a hot summer night, she just loves her sweet tea. If there was ever a comfort food to…

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Smoothest Coffee In The World

How To Find Low Acid Coffee K Cups

By Russell Volz / July 12, 2022
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If you want great coffee that’s also easy on your stomach, easy to make, and easy on your wallet, then Low Acid Coffee K Cups…

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How To Make The Best Decaf Coffee Concentrate

By Russell Volz / July 8, 2022
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Why would you want Decaf Coffee Concentrate? There are many times when we just don’t have the time to make fresh brewed coffee. Decaf coffee…

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Terms And Conditions – For Patriot Coffee Lovers

By Russell Volz / June 18, 2022
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Although websites are supposed to have a Terms and Conditions page, few people ever really read them, and for good reason, they’re boring as hell.…

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Starbucks Sucks Because Starbucks Coffee Sucks

By Russell Volz / March 9, 2022
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Millions of Americans think Starbucks Sucks. That’s because Starbucks coffee sucks. Well, if you like burn-n-bitter coffee, I guess, for you, Charbucks doesn’t suck, but…

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What Is The Best Coffee Temperature

By Russell Volz / December 13, 2021
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It takes me several hours to finish 16 ounces of coffee. So, I used to pre-heat my double insulated Thermos mug with boiling water. Sure…

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fresh roast coffee

No One Can Drink This Much Coffee

By Russell Volz / December 11, 2021
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From Russell – OK Bro, you have to come clean. No one can drink this much coffee! You’ve been ordering 6 bags of coffee every other…

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Coffee For Truck Drivers And Astronauts

By Russell Volz / November 20, 2021
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How many times have you stopped into a Truck Stop or Space Station and thought, “Dang, I’m tired… I need some coffee”. So, you walk…

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Black Rifle Coffee Company Alternative | Black Rifle Coffee Review

By Russell Volz / October 15, 2021
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Ever since Black Rifle Coffee Company shot themselves in the foot (pun intended) with their NYT interview, many of their customers came to us looking…

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Top Shelf Beans

Espresso Beans vs Coffee Beans

By Russell Volz / October 2, 2021
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Espresso is not a kind of coffee bean, nor is it a kind of roasted coffee, and it certainly is not a coffee blend. Companies…

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Can You Grind Coffee Beans In A Blender

By Russell Volz / September 11, 2021
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There are many ways to grind coffee. You may be traveling and didn’t bring a coffee grinder. But where you’re staying, they have a blender.…

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Can You Grind Coffee Beans In A Food Processor

By Russell Volz / September 5, 2021
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When you love coffee, it’s easy to get really nerded out on getting the best brewing equipment, but when you’re first starting out or traveling…

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Health Benefits of Coffee

By Russell Volz / June 11, 2021
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The health benefits of coffee are numerous and have been well documented for decades. Hardly a month goes by without yet another study on the…

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Burnout Coffee Mug Review

Instant Coffee vs Ground Coffee

By Russell Volz / June 1, 2021
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There’s been a war raging for nearly 250 years regarding which is better; Instant Coffee vs Ground Coffee. Instant Coffee?  Why on earth should we…

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Best Coffee Roaster Spokane WA

The Best Whole Bean Coffee Subscription

By Russell Volz / April 19, 2021
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The best whole bean coffee subscription is the one with the best beans and is also flexible to your changing needs. That’s what we do. Our approach is to KISS; 1 bean and 4 roasts. For the smoothest and most flavorful whole bean coffee that you’re likely to find anywhere, That’s all you need. 

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Christian Coffee Roasters | Christian Coffee Company

By Russell Volz / April 1, 2021
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Alisha and I are practicing, faith filled, and dedicated Christians AND we are also Coffee Roasters. I guess, by default, I suppose that some folks…

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Burnout Coffee Mug Review

How To Make The Best Black Coffee

By Russell Volz / March 24, 2021
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I’m going to show you how to make black coffee that you’ll love so much, that you’ll want it every day. Making the best black…

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Patriot Coffee

Cancel Culture – Served Up Patriot Coffee Style

By Russell Volz / March 19, 2021
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Lake City Coffee, as you may know, is a coffee business. We try to keep our website’s content about coffee and not about politics or…

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Can You Reuse Coffee Grounds

By Russell Volz / February 16, 2021
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Imagined that you just brewed the best tasting coffee of your life. To say that your cup of Joe was divine would be an understatement.…

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Lake City Coffee

CHRISTMAS Coffee Gift Giving Options

By Russell Volz / November 27, 2020
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Hello Coffee Friends, Alisha and I pray that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, which I guess officially kicks off the holiday season. So,…

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Conservative Coffee Company

Coffee And Politics

By Russell Volz / November 19, 2020
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Lake City Coffee is the fourth business of which I have owned in the last 20 plus years. Throughout that time, I have exercised a…

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Smooth Coffee

What Does Coffee Taste Like & How To Make Coffee Taste Good

By Russell Volz / November 2, 2020
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Two out of three American’s drink coffee daily. But there are still a lot of people that have never drank coffee. So, that still leaves…

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How To Grind Coffee Without A Grinder – How Much Is A Grinder

By Russell Volz / October 14, 2020
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It seems odd to me that I get more questions about grinding coffee than any other single subject. Yet then again, thinking about it, grinding…

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Costa Rican Tarrazu

Best Light Roast Coffee And Best Light Roast Coffee Beans

By Russell Volz / October 7, 2020
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If you’re looking for super smooth coffee, without that bitter and burnt nasty flavor, then you’re in the right place. I’m going to show you…

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How To Make Strong Coffee, Stronger Coffee, and The Strongest Coffee

By Russell Volz / September 25, 2020
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What really is strong coffee? What beans make stronger coffee? How to brew the strongest coffee? The answers to these important questions will likely surprise…

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Dark Roast vs Light Roast

By Russell Volz / September 5, 2020
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Which is better, dark roast vs light roast coffee? In truth; Vienna Roast, French Roast, Italian Roast, and Full City Roast, are all just different…

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Lake City Coffee

Nuked Cold Brew Coffee

By Russell Volz / August 25, 2020
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I love my coffee hot; real hot. So cold brew just didn’t seem right for me. Then one day, I thought, “What the hell. What…

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Coffee Nerds

Winos, Foodies, & Coffee Nerds

By Russell Volz / August 24, 2020
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It’s easy to understand why Alisha and I, owners of Lake City Coffee, would be called coffee nerds. Nobel Rottens Wine Club Yet, recently we…

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What Is Blonde Coffee or Blonde Roast Coffee

By Russell Volz / August 15, 2020
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“A rose by any other name smells as sweet”. I suppose that’s as true today as it did in Shakespeare’s time. Apparently, the term “White…

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Does Black Coffee Have Calories?

By Russell Volz / July 24, 2020
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If you’re a coffee drinker and trying to reduce the number of calories in your morning Joe, then you might be asking; Does black coffee…

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Pros and Cons of Coffee And How To Make Coffee Taste Good

By Russell Volz / July 16, 2020
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Two out of three Americans drink coffee daily, which equates to 400 million cups every day. With that much coffee being consumed, it’s worth knowing…

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How To Keep Roasted Coffee Fresh For Months

By Russell Volz / July 9, 2020
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All fresh roasted coffee starts going stale and bitter in less than 30 days. Unfortunately, no amount of space age packaging technology can change that…

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Best Place to Buy Coffee Online

Best Place to Buy Coffee Online

By Russell Volz / July 4, 2020
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If you’re looking for the best place to buy coffee online, then this article was written just for you. But, I (Russell) will warn you…

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Whole Bean White Coffee

Does Cold Brew Coffee Have More Caffeine

By Russell Volz / June 23, 2020
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So, when answering my own question, does cold brew coffee have more caffeine, the short answer is; “Yes”.  The truth is, the darker the roast, the less the caffeine; the lighter the roast the more the caffeine. I’m not sure you’re aware that white coffee has almost double the amount of caffeine than dark roast.  This is because dark roasted beans have had the oils, caffeine, bioflavonoid, antioxidants and flavor roasted out of the beans. 

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Is Decaf Coffee A Diuretic?

By Russell Volz / June 13, 2020
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My health is important to me, but so is my coffee. If you’re like me, then you’re going to love this article. In any discussion regarding the health factors of coffee or caffeine intolerance, we should be asking, “Is decaf coffee a diuretic”?  Sure we enjoy our fully caffeinated morning cup-of-joe, but after the first one or two cups, perhaps we should consider limiting our caffeine intake with a cup of decaf coffee. 

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Confessions Of A Conservative Coffee Privileged Pervert

By Russell Volz / June 7, 2020
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As I write this blog post, the MSM is covering, ad nauseum, of demonstrations against “White Privilege”. As heinous as “White Privilege” crime may seem…

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Best Whole Bean Coffee Club

Does dark roast have more caffeine or does light roast have more caffeine?

By Russell Volz / June 3, 2020
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As a coffee roaster, often I am asked, “Does dark roast have more caffeine?” or “Does light roast have more caffeine?” Typically, I return the…

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Best Coffee Beans In The World

How To Like Black Coffee With No Sugar No Cream

By Russell Volz / May 27, 2020
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What if I told you how to like black coffee and that you could absolutely love your black coffee with no sugar and no cream?…

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Coffee Mold

Why Is My Coffee Bitter

By Russell Volz / May 20, 2020
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I detest bitter coffee, yet people drink it by the gallon. Go figure! Often, I’m asked, “I just wanted to know why is my coffee…

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Best Dark Roast Decaf Coffee

By Russell Volz / May 19, 2020
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Finding the best decaf coffee is really tough; especially if you’re looking for the best dark roast decaf coffee that is also smooth, i.e. not…

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The Definitive Guide To Whole Bean White Coffee

By Russell Volz / May 13, 2020
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One of the most misunderstood and deliberately lied about coffee products on the market is whole bean white coffee. With coffee ranking as the number…

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Best Costa Rican coffee

Best Coffee Beans For Cold Brew

By Russell Volz / April 21, 2020
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I love coffee that’s smooth as silk, zero bitterness, and zero burnt flavor. I want to taste all the subtle flavors that God locked inside…

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How To Grind Coffee

How many calories in coffee

By Russell Volz / March 31, 2020
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This is a really good question; because if you’re trying to loose weight, how you start your day is really important. The quick answer to,…

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Perfect AeroPress Coffee

By Russell Volz / March 26, 2020
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The AeroPress Coffee brewing method is quick, fast, cheap, and produces the smoothest coffee know to mankind. Below is my how to make Perfect AeroPress…

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How To Make The Smoothest Cup of Coffee

By Russell Volz / March 16, 2020
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Having fresh roasted good quality beans is only half of the equation for making the smoothest cup of coffee in the world. The other half…

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The Best of Lake City Coffee

Whole Bean Coffee – The Naked Truth

By Russell Volz / February 17, 2020
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e FIf the definition of marketing is “The Art Of Lying In Order To Sell Your Stuff”, then the coffee industry is replete with more…

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Where To Find The World’s Smoothest Coffee

By Russell Volz / January 31, 2020
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I (Russell) detest burnt and bitter industrial coffee. But I’m in love with smooth coffee. If you’re looking for the smoothest coffee beans in the…

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Difference Between Espresso and Coffee | Espresso vs Coffee Beans

By Russell Volz / January 15, 2020
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People often ask me (Russell), “What’s the difference between espresso and coffee”. Additionally, many people want to know the difference between espresso beans vs coffee…

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Burnout Coffee Mug Review

Best Coffee Creamer For Weight Loss

By Russell Volz / December 30, 2019
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If you want to drink coffee AND loose weight, then the best coffee creamer for weight loss is this. None. It’s that simple. If you…

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Best Coffee Beans For French Press

By Russell Volz / December 10, 2019
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Certain coffee beans, roasts, and grinds lend themselves best to specific brewing methods. Today we’re looking at one of my favorite brewing methods, the French…

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Best Kahlua Coffee Recipe

By Russell Volz / December 2, 2019
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If you like coffee, alcohol, and sweets, then man nothing beats making your own Kahlua with this best Kahlua coffee recipe. It’s simple and easy.…

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How To Start Drinking Coffee

By Russell Volz / November 26, 2019
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Two thirds of Americans drink coffee every day. The other third is wondering, “How to start drinking coffee?”, which by the way is easy to…

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How long does cold brew last?

By Russell Volz / November 21, 2019
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Brewing coffee via the cold brew method unquestionably produces the smoothest, least bitter, coffee on the planet. But how long does cold brew last? More…

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Best Coffee To Drink Black

By Russell Volz / November 7, 2019
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Real coffee drinkers drink their coffee black. By “real coffee drinkers”, I’m talking about people with a passion for the best coffee to drink black.…

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How To Make Coffee Less Bitter

By Russell Volz / October 31, 2019
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It always amazes me how many people believe that coffee must taste bitter and burnt. Did you know that your great-grandmother knew how to make…

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Calories In Coffee With Cream And Sugar

By Russell Volz / October 15, 2019
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My sister, Karen, has lost nearly 60 pounds in the last year.  I’m going to show you one very important part of what made her…

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Whole Bean Coffee

Best Coffee Beans For Espresso

By Russell Volz / October 9, 2019
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As a master coffee roaster and owner of Lake City Coffee, I’m often asked, “What are the best coffee beans for espresso?”  Honestly, despite my…

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Coffee For People Who Don’t Like Coffee

By Russell Volz / October 4, 2019
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For most of my life, I hated coffee; bitter and burnt, I just didn’t see the appeal. I figured somewhere, somehow, someone had to have…

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How Long Does Coffee Last?

By Russell Volz / September 19, 2019
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As a professional coffee roaster, I’m often asked, “How long does coffee last”. Before I answer your question, let’s assume that you love coffee. In fact, let’s assume that you only love really good coffee; coffee that’s as smooth as silk, with an aroma that would tame a wild beast, and flavor that would make a marine cry. If that’s what you’re looking for, then let’s delve in and answer this very important question, “How long does coffee last”.

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The World’s Smoothest White Coffee Beans Are Back

By Russell Volz / June 19, 2019
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At Lake City Coffee, we (Russell & Alisha) specialize in smooth, fresh roasted, whole bean, coffee, which also includes white coffee beans. The operative word…

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Coffee Color Identity

By Russell Volz / March 25, 2019
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While roasting coffee, I’m looking for the perfect coffee color. So, having just the right roasted coffee color is critically important to creating the perfect…

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Best Black Coffee

Vacation Coffee Syndrome

By Russell Volz / February 19, 2019
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All these countries couldn’t consistently have better coffee than we do? But they do. Why? In a nut shell, it all comes down to freshness. In other countries, they only brew coffee that was roasted within a week or so if not a day or so. But here in the states, a vast majority of coffee sits in warehouses or on store shelves for months if not years. That’s the difference.

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Press Release – Lake City Coffee Donates to ‘We Build The Wall’

By Russell Volz / January 23, 2019
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Spokane, WA (January 22nd) – Russell Volz, the owner and Coeur d’Alene coffee roaster of Lake City Coffee, is once again in the forefront of controversy…

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How Are Lake City Coffee Drinkers Wonderfully Weird

By Russell Volz / December 15, 2018
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If you’re a Lake City Coffee drinker, then you’re not the average American coffee drinker. American Coffee Drinkers The following statistics come to us from…

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Billings Coffee Roaster

Best Boise Coffee Roaster

By Russell Volz / December 3, 2018
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If you’re a foodie, wino, or coffee snob, then you know that freshness makes all the difference in the world. Fresh roasted coffee simply tastes…

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Spokane Coffee Roaster

The Difference Between Light and Dark Roast Coffee

By Russell Volz / October 19, 2018
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CDA Coffee Company

By Russell Volz / October 17, 2018
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What is the best CDA Coffee Company? I believe that depends on what you’re looking for. If you like burnt and bitter industrial coffee, just…

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Teaching The Art of World-Class Coffee Making

By Russell Volz / October 11, 2018
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What is the number two-traded commodity in the world? Coffee. What is the most consumed drink in the world? Coffee. What do two thirds of…

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How To Make Amazingly Smooth Coffee

By Russell Volz / September 11, 2018
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When I tell people that I’m a coffee roaster, often people tell me, “When I was on vacation, I had the most amazingly smooth coffee, but I just can’t get good smooth coffee here in the US.” Then they go on to ask how to make smooth coffee.

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Conservative Coffee Roasting Company Boycotts All Social Media

By Russell Volz / September 6, 2018
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Just one conservative leaning social media post was all it took for Screwgle to label me as a Conservative Coffee Roaster and to brand Lake…

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