by Russell Volz | Mar 16, 2020 | Brewing And Drinking
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 of the equation is perfecting your brewing techniques. For recommendations on my favorite brewing equipment; go to the top of any...
by Russell Volz | Dec 30, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
Best Coffee Creamer 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 counted the calories in coffee with cream and sugar, you’d be surprised. So, don’t use any creamer. Now, don’t...
by Russell Volz | Dec 2, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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. The best part is no preservatives, no chemicals, no hangover (I made that last part up). The key is starting with...
by Russell Volz | Nov 26, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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 answer. The tougher and more important question to ask is, “Why should I start drinking coffee?” Short Answer – How to...
by Russell Volz | Nov 21, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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 specifically, how long does cold brew coffee last in the refrigerator? Simple Answer Tripping With Cold Brew The...
by Russell Volz | Nov 7, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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. You’d think this question would have a simple and easy answer, but it doesn’t. In this article, I’m going explain...
by Russell Volz | Oct 31, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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 coffee less bitter. Great-Grandma’s Coffee In fact, your Great-Grandmother never made coffee that was bitter. In her day,...
by Russell Volz | Oct 15, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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 successful. She started by looking at the number of calories in coffee with cream and sugar and switched to black coffee, no sugar, no...
by Russell Volz | Oct 4, 2019 | Beans And Roasting, Brewing And Drinking
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 coffee for people who don’t like coffee. Real Coffee? So, what are you looking for in coffee? If you’re looking for smooth, not...
by Russell Volz | Sep 19, 2019 | Brewing And Drinking
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...
by Russell Volz | Feb 19, 2019 | Beans And Roasting, Brewing And Drinking
Very often when I talk coffee, people tell me, “When I was in Timbuktoo, I had the best coffee ever. I don’t know why but, I just can’t find coffee in the United States as good as that.” Here’s the funny thing, it doesn’t matter where they went on vacation. It could...
by Russell Volz | Dec 15, 2018 | Brewing And Drinking
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 the recently released National Coffee Association’s 2018 report on coffee trends. Overall, most of the numbers...