My grandmother used to say that anything too good was either illegal, immoral or fattening. Nowadays, she'd probably add "unhealthy." Around here, we think coffee is very good, but is it good for us? Many of our customers have asked the same thing, especially now that a California judge has ruled that larger coffee chains in California must post warnings about the alleged cancer risk of drinking coffee. We turned to our roaster and asked, "What's up with coffee and our health?" Here's his answer:
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It's not even the middle of May, but in some parts of the country, temperatures are already climbing into the 80's. Hello, summer! If you're like us and enjoy Cold Brew iced coffee on hot summer days, it’s time to get out your French Press (or good old-fashioned mason jar) and make your own at home. Here's how:
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Flowers are blooming and the weather is getting warmer, but the mornings are still chilly enough for a good, hot cup of coffee. Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day or holding out for Memorial Day weekend, May is a great month for coffee...and we have a bunch of new ones!
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Last time on Coffee by the Blog, we talked about coffee in savory dishes. This time, we're going to the sweet side. Some desserts, like tiramisu, are known for having coffee as an important ingredient, but there are many sweet recipes that use coffee to add intensity to the flavor and complexity. to the sweetness.
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Coffee is a complex beverage, with over 800 distinct flavor and aroma compounds. It's no wonder that it's a great addition to recipes that benefit from intense, complex flavors. Like wine, a little coffee can deepen the flavor of a sauce or mellow its spicy edge. We'll talk about how coffee smooths and intensifies sweet recipes next time. For now, let's get savory!
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