When it comes to identifying coffee roasts, terms can vary depending on country and region, but for the most part the same names are used. Understanding these different roasts is important because it can help you make the best selection for your taste buds while in the supermarket or in coffee shops. Here’s a quick reference guide, in order from light to darker … [Read more...]
Pictures: Coffee Tree Growth Stages
From the very first day it's planted on the coffee plantation, this coffee tree is carefully tended to, watched over, and nurtured until its harvest. Nothing is more important to the taste of the end result coffee than the grow region and the care and maintenance that goes into the plant and harvest. Sweet Maria's has documented in pictures the growth stages of a coffee tree … [Read more...]