The Whole Bean Blog

Coffee is a drink that has become an integral part of our daily lives. It is the most popular drink in the US, and we use it to wake up in the morning and reduce our stress levels throughout the day. With so many coffee shops popping up everywhere, it can be difficult to find one that offers fresh roasts, high-quality beans, and individualized brewing methods. But have no fear! The internet has brought coffee right to your doorstep. Here are five reasons why you should buy coffee online today!

Read on to discover the difference between drip coffee and espresso and you might be surprised at the similarities!  More often than not, espresso is misdefined as a type of coffee bean rather than a type of beverage. The defining factor between the two is not the coffee itself but rather the process through which the coffee is brewed. This misconception is widely spread and is largely based on a simple misunderstanding due to marketing efforts from coffee roasters and wholesalers.  Before diving into the specifics of espresso in comparison with drip coffee, let’s define both espresso and drip coffee....

What is Cold Brew? Cold brew involves using cold water to brew ice coffee. The coffee beans are soaked in cold water and brewed for several hours. It results in a smooth, less acidic and highly caffeinated cup of coffee.     WHY COLD BREW?Cold Brew is a great way of stocking up on ice coffee during the summer. You can make a large batch and keep in the fridge for a week. It differs to regular ice coffee as it brings out the chocolate and caramel notes of coffee. It goes greatwith milk and syrup or just as it...

What is French Press? French press is an immersion brewer, where the coffee beansare submerged in hot water. It contains a small built in metalfilter, which you plunge once the coffee is brewed.   WHY FRENCH PRESS?This brewing method is one of the easiest ways to make coffee. The coffee is submerged in hot water for the full brewing time, resulting in a full-bodied cup of coffee. It offers more punch than a pour over. Finally, the use of a metalfilter helps extracts some of the bean’s natural oils, creating an umami packed and silly cup of coffee.   WHAT...

Whether beans or brew, we’ve got the lowdown on how long coffee lasts.

How to Taste Coffee Coffee Tasting 101 with Aveek Coffee Co.   Have you ever wondered how a coffee roaster decides on the flavor notes on each coffee label? Read on to discover the word of coffee tasting.  Learning how to taste coffee is complicated and simple all at once. Coffee tasting requires each and every sense, a wealth of experience, and even natural talent. That being said, coffee tasting is straight-forward and simple at the same time - all that is required is your ability to consume coffee.  Like tasting wine or whiskey, there is a particular process and...