by Victor Aimi | Dec 8, 2014 | Coffee
Crema in Espresso: To start it might be best to briefly define what is Espresso before we get to what crema is and what part it plays in am espresso shot. Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method. It is not a specific bean, bean blend, or roast level....
by Victor Aimi | 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 Victor Aimi | 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 Victor Aimi | 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 Victor Aimi | 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...