The journey of the bean

Have you ever really thought about your coffee? We make a pot, pour a cup, maybe drink part of it, it gets cold, we pour it out and pour some more. Coffee is relatively inexpensive and readily available. Even fresh roasted specialty coffee (Arabica) is only pennies per cup when prepared at home. We pretty much take it for granted. Read more

Koffee Korner - February 2010

February 1, 2010 by Georgia Guse · Leave a Comment 

The most important thing to consider about decaffeinated coffee, how was this decaffeinated?
There are several ways to take the caffeine out of coffee, some are better than others. How it is processed will effect the flavor, body and characteristics of the coffee.
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Shade Grown Coffee

January 1, 2010 by Georgia Guse · Leave a Comment 

By Georgia Guse

{Editor’s Note: This is the very first column of our new “Koffee Korner”, written by gourmet coffee bean roaster, Georgia Guse of Guse’s Gourmet Coffeehouse! Each month, you will be treated to insider professional information regarding the almighty coffee bean and not-to-be-left-out tea leaves!! Read more