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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Coeur d'Alene Whole Bean Coffee

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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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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Fresh Roasted Coffee

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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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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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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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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Fresh Roasted Coffee

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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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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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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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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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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Love Coffee

What’s the point of decaf coffee?

By Russell Volz / September 5, 2018
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Oh my gosh! What’s the point of decaf coffee? Man, I understand that question better than most people. I love coffee. No, more specifically, I…

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Fishing Coffee

How To Make Great Campfire Coffee

By Russell Volz / August 1, 2018
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Have you every made campfire coffee?  Unfortunately, it’s often not near as good as the coffee that you make at home and often it’s down…

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Is Too Much Coffee Bad? The Definitive Answer

By Russell Volz / April 23, 2018
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Is too much coffee bad for you? Well that depends on who you listen to. Scientists, Researchers, & Doctors Scientists report that 90 minutes of…

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How To Make Really Bad Coffee

By Russell Volz / April 10, 2018
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Your friends say that you make really bad coffee. They tease you. Your family laughs behind your back. You’ve even seen social media posts poking…

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Best Coffee Cake Ever Recipe

By Russell Volz / March 9, 2018
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Hold the phone!  Salted Caramel, Chocolate, AND Coffee?  This sounds like heaven; and it is!  Here is the best coffee cake ever recipe, which Alisha made…

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How To Brew The Best Coffee

By Russell Volz / January 25, 2018
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As a coffee professional I know this truth. When brewing a cup of coffee you can do everything wrong, yet produce a pretty darn good cup of coffee, IF the roasted beans are fresh. By fresh, I mean that the beans were roasted less than 30 days ago. At Lake City Coffee, we roast and ship via FedEx every Tuesday. That way you’re guaranteed the best tasting fresh roasted coffee within 24-48 hours anywhere in the country.

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New Depression Therapy – Coffee!

By Russell Volz / January 4, 2018
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What do you do when you get down or depressed? Some people take a walk, others eat, and some drink alcohol. The best depression therapy…

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Coffee BBQ Rub

By Russell Volz / December 26, 2017
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I like coffee and I really like BBQ. I can’t think of a better thing than to combine the two. Below is my sister Karen’s…

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Tiramisu – The King of Coffee Desserts

By Russell Volz / December 16, 2017
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Tiramisu is the king of easy coffee desserts. What makes tiramisu so great is that it’s light and not too sweet. It practically melts in…

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Thanksgiving Coffee

Thanksgiving Coffee Recipes

By Russell Volz / November 21, 2017
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What is Thanksgiving Coffee? Thanksgiving is a time, to not only reflect on God’s blessings, but it’s also a time to celebrate those good blessings…

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Coffee By The Numbers

By Russell Volz / November 15, 2017
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How you drink your coffee might say something about you. There’s no shortage of coffee statistics.  If you’re an American, you’re most likely a coffee…

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Is Coffee Acidic or Base And How To Make Coffee Less Acidic

By Russell Volz / November 8, 2017
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I often meet people that say, “I can’t drink coffee. It gives me indigestion.” Or they say, “The acid in coffee bothers my stomach.”  If…

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Will Work For Coffee – Gourmet Coffee To The Rescue

By Russell Volz / November 3, 2017
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We’ve all seen the panhandlers with signs, “Will Work For Food.”  But have you seen the sign “Will Work For Coffee“? I know a lot…

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Help! My Coffee Sucks! vs. Soul Satisfyingly Good Coffee

By Russell Volz / October 2, 2017
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Have you ever wanted to sit down to some soul satisfyingly good coffee?  Real gourmet coffee?  When your heart is just craving a relaxing smooth…

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How To Make Your Own Flavored Coffee

By Russell Volz / September 26, 2017
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I love gourmet coffee. No, seriously, I do. And I’ll bet that you do too. I mean real soul satisfyingly smooth fresh roasted coffee beans,…

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How To Use The Best Coffee Grinder Settings

By Russell Volz / September 25, 2017
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Everyone talks about beans, roasting, brewing, etc., but no one talks about the coffee grinder.  Yet using a good coffee grinder and using the best…

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How To Make Stronger Coffee

By Russell Volz / September 25, 2017
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Normally when making coffee, the stronger the coffee, the more bitter it becomes. So, what’s the trick behind making stronger coffee that’s also smooth with…

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Sun City Coffee Roaster

How To Make Cold Fresh Coffee Recipes

By Russell Volz / June 19, 2017
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Can you believe that the 4th of July is just around the corner?  Here’s a tip for your 4th of July festivities.  Cold Fresh Coffee…

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Which Coffee Brewing Method Is Best?

By Russell Volz / June 17, 2017
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Best Way Of Making Coffee Brewing a great cup coffee starts with figuring out what is a great cup of coffee.  Some people like bitter…

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AeroPress Brew Review

AeroPress Brew Review

By Russell Volz / April 21, 2017
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As one of the top Spokane Coffee Roasters, we have a passion for “home brew”. And the AeroPress is the best! It’s fast, convenient, smooth, strong, and well priced.

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Cold Brew Coffee Helped Me To Lose Over 30 Pounds

By Russell Volz / April 4, 2017
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Cold Brew Coffee Who’d guess that cold brew coffee could help me to lose over 30 pounds.  You see, I love coffee.  Ever since those…

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Keeping Whole Bean Coffee Fresh

BEST Way Of Keeping Coffee Fresh

By Russell Volz / November 22, 2016
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As a master Spokane Coffee Roaster, I contend that keeping coffee fresh is impossible.  You see, ALL coffee starts going stale and bitter in about…

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Real Coffee or Liquid Candy Bars?

By Russell Volz / September 20, 2016
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What is real coffee?  That’s what I ask you today.  As a Master Spokane Coffee Roaster, I’m a bit passionate about this, so please forgive…

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Best coffee brewing equipment

By Russell Volz / September 9, 2016
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Buying the best coffee beans that money can buy, which were also roasted to perfection, and on your table in less than 72 hours after roasting, this is only 50% of the perfect-cup-of-coffee equation. The other 50% is in the brewing. Therefore, it helps to have the best coffee brewing equipment.  Below are a few of my favorite coffee brewing equipment choices. If you need more information on brewing techniques, check out this blog post.

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How To Make The Best Gourmet Coffee Ever

By Russell Volz / August 19, 2016
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Why drink bad coffee when it’s so easy to drink great gourmet coffee? There’s only a few tricks to making great coffee.

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How To Make Fresh Roasted Whole Bean Instant Coffee

By Russell Volz / July 27, 2016
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It’s “O-Dark-30” and you NEED coffee and you NEED it NOW, preferably before you strangle someone.  You might be tempted to grab some instant coffee. …

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