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CoffeeNate #29 :: How to Decode Coffee Labels
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Maybe you’ve seen them, maybe you haven’t…the tree frog, the half black / half white dude with baskets in his/her hand, or perhaps a flock of Smithsonian birds on your coffee labels? What the heck do these coffee certification labels mean to us, the consumer? Watch the vid and keep reading to find out! Read More→
CoffeeNate #28 :: How is Decaf Coffee Made?
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Decaffeinated coffee, something that I rarely punish myself with, but there are those who are unfortunately subjected to this sub-par beverage. Many people Read More→
CoffeeNate #26 :: Grind Em If You Got Em
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Welcome to the first post of 2010 at CoffeeNate.com After eating about 8 million calories worth of holiday food, it’s time to get back to reality. This week I am addressing a very serious issue, as far as coffee quality is concerned anyway. The coffee grinder. Just how important is the way you grind you coffee? It is the single most Read More→
CoffeeNate #19 :: How To Store Coffee
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Hello again my dear and highly valued coffee friends! Today I’m addressing a popular topic, they question that I receive most often. I figured that it deserved it’s own show… proper coffee storage. I continually get asked whether coffee should be stored in the fridge..in the freezer…ground…etc. The answer to all of those questions is a resounding “NO freaking way!” Did you know that coffee in the grocery store is typically six months old…or older? Did you know that coffee is considered fresh up to 15 days after the roasting process? Uh…15 days…6 months? Hmmm. Sadly, the majority of us have been trained and accustomed to drinking stale coffee! In order to properly store coffee, you must first purchase fresh coffee in the first place!
So now you know all of the don’ts, here are the do’s. Read More→
CoffeeNate Episode #3 : Why Fair Trade?
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Welcome back to CoffeeNate.com! I’m glad that you’ve stopped by to spend a few minutes watching my videos. I’m having a great time doing this site, it’s been a blast already! This week I am featuring one of my favorite coffee companies, Green Mountain Coffee. These guys offer a huge variety of Fair Trade and Organic coffees to choose from. I have yet to try one that I don’t like, but I will keep searching to see if there is one. When you go to Green Mountain Coffee you have the option of using their Café Express program, which is a membership type of purchasing. Unlike the CD clubs and whatnot, you control what is shipped to you! You also get a nice discount, and some bonus gifts as well. There’s no penalty for canceling later if you wish.
There are over 2 million small scale coffee farmers that depend on the trade to provide for their family’s well being. All too often these farmers are literally forced to sell their fine products to middle men at a huge discount, either because they are under educated, or because they are not allowed to trade as an individual. The concept of "Fair Trade" came about to Read More→
