by Calusa | Nov 27, 2014 | Coffee
A moka pot a.k.a. espresso maker is based on steam pressure distillation. It consists of three parts: the water container, the filter and the top piece of the pot. Heating produces steam and, by using pressure, the water is being pressed through the filter into the...
by Calusa | Nov 14, 2014 | Coffee
After you buy your coffee, how should you store it for optimal freshness? In order to maintain the taste and freshness of a cup of Calusa coffee, we recommend that you use a burr grinder and grind your coffee just before you start brewing. Whole bean (or ground...
by Calusa | Nov 7, 2014 | Coffee
Chaff is a natural by-product of the coffee roasting proces. Chaff is discarded skin or the hull of the coffee bean and is dislodged as the coffee beans are roasted.When coffee is roasted, the papery chaff is removed and discarded. Chaff is very light, will blow...
by Calusa | Oct 25, 2014 | Coffee
Coffee cupping, or otherwise known as coffee tasting, is the art of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. It is a professional practice done by coffee roasters or by professionals known as “Master Tasters” but can be done by practically...
by Calusa | Oct 13, 2014 | Coffee
We are often asked about coffee certification programs and whether our coffee is Organic, Fair Trade and/or Rain Forest Certified. Much of the coffee that we offer has some if not all of these certifications and therefore we thought it would be appropriate to define...
by Calusa | Sep 27, 2014 | Coffee
Here are some suggestions for getting the perfect cup of coffee from Calusa Coffee Roasters. 1. Grind your fresh roasted coffee immediately before you brew it 2. Adjust the grind to your preferred brewing method and use a burr grinder in order to produce a...
by Calusa | Sep 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Native American Day is the 27th of September. Its a state holiday in California, established in 1968 to honor Native American cultures and contributions to the state and the United States. Also called American Indian Day, it is observed annuall…y on the fourth...
by Calusa | Sep 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Before we get into the details of what is a French roast, we should clarify something first: most French roasts are not actually from France. The “French Roast” comes from the darker brews chosen by many Europeans during the turn of the 19th century, so...
by Calusa | Sep 11, 2014 | Coffee
We often get asked at Calusa Coffee Roasters on how should they should grind there coffee. Although there are a variety of grind types depending on your brewing method, we highly recommend that should buy your coffee whole bean and only grind when you are immediately...
by Calusa | Sep 9, 2014 | Coffee
A roasted whole coffee bean is a wonderful, protective package that keeps the coffee oils exactly where they need to be, basically, inside the bean. As long as you don’t play around with the beans the flavor components, which are very delicate, volatile and...
