Gourmet Coffees, Beans, and Brewers

Best Coffee/Espresso Mugs Online!

Hold the cup, feel the warmth... a great cup of espresso takes you to a relaxing place. Morning isn't complete without a good cup of coffee, made just the way you like it!  ​This 10oz mug ships to you directly from Japan; it holds coffee hot for longer than any mug we have tested!  They are unique, holding the contents to over 145 degrees for up to 6 hours. ​You can order the 7oz ​(for a few Espresso shots+Milk), the 10oz, or choose from  the larger ​12/16/20-ounce mugs.  You won't find a better travel mug than this!

 
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​Climate Change Affects Coffee

Climate Change is here, it's real, and it affects coffee.  Warming temp's and longer growing seasons will help produce more coffee in some areas; but it is also stressful on plants, and affects the entire ecosystem.  There is also less water, for irrigation; and pests are becoming more common.
 
The bottom line is this: Coffee prices will be going up, and quality might also be affected  Farmers are adjusting, but it takes time and money.   One thing is for certain: it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets better.
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Gourmet Coffee Beans

If you want the absolute best cup of coffee, buy your beans from a local roaster - and if possible, buy them on the day they were roasted. Avoid the big coffee chains!  Get yourself a very good grinder; Burr Grinders​ are best. Many people feel the French Press (also called a Coffee Press) makes the best coffee; you just have to experiment (an innovate french press is the Aeropress).

 
 
 
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Gourmet Espresso: Find a Local Roaster

The real secret to a great cup of coffee is finding locally, fresh-roasted beans.  This is where it all starts, and is the #1 thing you can do.  You will find that the better the cup of coffee, the less you need sugar and creamers - which also makes your coffee healthier!  Click here to find a local roaster.
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Help The Environment, and Farmers too

We make our planet better with good choices about sustainability, ethics, and recycling.    To support ethical coffee organizations, search online for phrases like Fair Trade Coffees, Shade Grown Coffees, and Direct Trade Coffee. One of our favorites is Equal Exchange.
There are two main types of coffee, Arabica nd Robusta.  Arabica is the better tasting coffee; Robusta is used in the lowest quality, 'store' brands.   The best beans are those that are fresh roasted; the best coffee then comes from grainding and brewing immediately. This is because coffee has many different kinds of oils, and some of them are called 'volatile' - which means they do not lasts long - They age and/or evaporate.  So brew as soon as you can after grinding, and enjoy your cup of coffee!  Some of the more modern espresso machines include a grinder, so the whole process is automated.
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