In 2014, James Hoffmann released a comprehensive informational book on the modern world of coffee. This beautiful hardcover book does a thorough job of cataloging all aspects of modern coffee varieties, growing methods, importing & trading concerns, roasting techniques, and coffee preparation methods. If you are interested to learn more about the fascinating...
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Rwandan Coffee Culture (Short Film)
This short film on the Rwandan Coffee culture explains the transformation this country has gone through to enter the specialty coffee industry and raise the price of their coffee along with their standard of living. We are currently featuring a coffee from Rwanda Kivu Kibuye.
Ethiopia Coffee Growers (Short Film)
This short film does a great job of capturing the heart and lifestyle of a community of Ethiopian coffee growers. It is a life that few of us know or understand but that many of us are connected to every day. there is only coffee from The Perennial Plate on...
Understand Coffee Tasting and Flavors
Almost everyone loves the smell of fresh coffee beans. On the other hand, loving the way coffee tastes is a bit of an acquired attribute for many of us. What most of us don't realize is that the part of our brain that processes the smell of coffee is different from...
Coffee Lovers Gift Guide
If you are shopping for a coffee lover, there are a lot of great gift options to choose from. There are numerous brewing devices and accessories that your coffee enthusiast would love to get ahold of. Each of these devices can change the way the coffee tastes and add some...