Guatemala SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) 100% Arabica is ranked among the best coffees in the world. It is cultivated at altitudes above 1,600 m above sea level. Volcanic eruptions bring huge amounts of nitrogen compounds into the soil, which fertilizes it tremendously. It is the best natural fertilizer. The coffee is characterized by the full mild taste of maple syrup and fresh walnuts. It is balanced and very aromatic.
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Coffee is familiar to us all: aromatic, dark-brown beans, smooth to the touch, releasing a bouquet of flavours and aromas when covered with hot water. Yet the fresh Arabica or Robusta beans that arrive at our roastery are not wonderfully fragrant — quite the opposite. Their coffee essence is hidden deep inside, and roasting is what brings it out.
Do you drink your coffee the same way every day? How about a new flavour and a fresh take on your daily cup? Combine pleasure with useful ingredients by serving yourself and your loved ones coffee with a few carefully chosen additions. If sugar and flavoured syrups are the only extras you know, it is time to explore some alternatives.
Many of us cannot imagine starting the day without an invigorating coffee. We often settle for black coffee, coffee with milk, espresso or cappuccino. Yet there are countless ways to prepare the drink, and just as many spices that can vary its aroma. Let us explore what you can add to give your coffee an unexpected flavour.
We sometimes hear that expensive means good. Certain coffees command extraordinary prices because their beans are difficult to obtain or production is limited. Sometimes their growing conditions, quality and final flavour make enthusiasts willing to pay a great deal. Here are some of the world's famously expensive coffees, as discussed in the original article.
Many of us are used to the simplest way of making coffee: put grounds in a mug, add hot water and it is ready. Yet a little care can reveal much more of coffee's rich flavour and aroma. An espresso machine is one option, but not everyone has access to one. Can you explore a deeper flavour without professional equipment? Yes — try a French press.
It sounds simple: what could be difficult about combining coffee and milk? Yet creating a neatly layered drink takes a little practice. What makes a satisfying latte, and which beans should you choose for it? Here is our recipe for a layered milk coffee.
