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Why Do People Drink Coffee After Dinner?

Posted on 05 October 2017

Drinking coffee after a meal is a nightly tradition for millions of coffee drinkers around the world. Whether it’s espresso, decaf or half coffee/half decaf, coffee is enjoyed for a...

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Coffee vs. Espresso

Posted on 21 September 2017

If you’re new to the coffee scene, you might be surprised to learn that “coffee” and “espresso” are two different things. The only similarity they share is that they both...

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Can I Drink Decaf Coffee While Pregnant?

Posted on 07 September 2017

Pregnant women must make certain sacrifices over the course of their 9-month pregnancy. For example, having a few glasses of wine as you eat Tuna Sashimi are strongly discouraged by...

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Carta Coffee Teams with Project Open Hand for a Special Roast

Posted on 24 August 2017

Carta Coffee has partnered up with San Francisco-based Project Open Hand for a special roast that will be released at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. The festival runs from Sept 9th-10th...

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Coffee Bean Storage

Posted on 10 August 2017

When it comes to storing coffee, you’ve probably heard conflicting advice over the years. It seems as if everyone has their own opinion on how to best store coffee. Some...

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How to Choose a Coffee Grinder

Posted on 27 July 2017

If you’re in the market for a coffee grinder you’ve probably heard that a burr grinder is 10x better than a blade grinder. All the coffee aficionados swear by it....

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Caffeine in Coffee vs. Tea

Posted on 12 July 2017

Caffeine has long been touted as having many health benefits for those who drink it regularly. From sharper memory to increased athletic endurance, caffeine can increase physiological performance of the...

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How to Prepare a Great Cup of Black Coffee

Posted on 29 June 2017

How do you take your coffee? It has been said that putting cream and sugar in coffee is like putting ketchup on an expensive steak. You just don’t do it....

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Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants?

Posted on 15 June 2017

Have you ever heard of someone using coffee grounds to help fertilize their garden? Did you ever question that person as to what their reasoning for doing so was? It...

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What Makes Kona Coffee So Special?

Posted on 01 June 2017

What’s This Kona Coffee Everyone is Talking About? While there are many coffee blends and roasts from all over the world, coffee connoisseurs are turning their attention to the islands...

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