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What is "Cold Brew"?
There has been so much hype during the last couple of years about this “Cold Brew” coffee. So you may be thinking “what exactly is this cold brew thing?” “Isn’t it just iced coffee?” Well, not exactly… As you may know there are tons of different ways of brewing your favorite coffee. From Turkish to French Press, there are so many different ways to brew. The same goes for cold coffees. You may have heard a friend say they just throw their old coffee into the fridge and call it iced coffee the next day. Ideally, cold coffee would love...
Weekender, A Little Cup of Knowledge: Coffee of the Week
Week 7: Weekender On Friday, after posting my last blog, I stopped by Tend Coffee's shop to buy a pound of coffee for the week. With so many different blends to chose from, I was surprised that one caught my eye right away, the Weekender Blend. How perfect for a weekend of apple picking, decorating and baking! Knowing how nice and mellow it is, it was a great choice. It is a medium roast that is accurately described as comfortable with hint of "wow". I'm sure its name relates to the fact that no matter what we do, or if...
A Little Cup of Knowledge: Coffee of the Week
What Does "Organic" Really Mean?
In the dictionary, organic means : ( of food or farming methods) produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents. The word "organic" appears on packages more and more in the United States and many other countries around the world. Amidst nutrition facts, ingredients lists, and dietary claims on food packages, it might appear as one more piece of information when shopping for foods. Understanding what "organic" means, helps us make informed choices, when visiting stores or farmers' markets. For the grocers, roasters, chefs, consumers etc... it means that the products they sell, cook...
