All coffee beans are not created equal. More specifically, the roasting has a substantial impact on both the flavor and the caffeination of your cup. In my early 20s at a boutique hotel in Diamond Head, Hawaii, I began a deep love affair with coffee. While playing in the now deceased Hawaiian Winter Baseball league, I’d wake up at the crack of dawn, watch waves crash from a … [Read more...]
Grind Your Own Coffee
In an effort to cross the finish line of the caffeinating race with you, we started with a discussion of the French press. Now, I’m adding in one more small recommendation. Get a coffee bean grinder. We go to great lengths to produce a delightful cup of coffee for our daily fresh start. To maximize the flavor and crispness from your java, you must grind your own beans. I … [Read more...]