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.
Have you ever heard anyone say, “Cheap coffee is just as good as expensive coffee”? As a master coffee roaster, I can confidently say that I agree. Generally speaking, cheap coffee is every bit as good as your typical expensive specialty coffee. That seems counter intuitive doesn’t it? Cheap Coffee The trick to figuring out … Read more
In an effort to be the latest and greatest coffee craze, coffee companies have been promoting Kopi Luwak or Civet Coffee or better known as “cat shit coffee”. Really guys, you can’t make this shit up. Dutch Colonial Coffee As the story goes, during the 18th century, Indonesian coffee farmers noticed a little cat like … Read more
If you want truly fresh roasted coffee beans, then your best bet is to order online directly from the roaster, like Lake City Coffee. We roast and ship the same day. That means your coffee is sitting on your table 24-48 hours after roasting. The difference between fresh roasted coffee beans and stale industrial coffee is nothing short of amazing.