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This month has been an amazing journey of making memories, sharing experiences, and bring value to make the farm to cup experience come to LIFE. That’s why our coffee blog is dedicated to bringing you the freshest insights in coffee education online. Just like our medium roast single origin coffee beans from Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Colombia, each topic is hand-picked to give YOU the best tips. From brewing guides to barista secrets, we’re here to guide you through every step of your coffee journey.
This month, we’ve shared some of our best resources yet. Here’s your highlight reel:
What Is Good Coffee? The Home Barista's Guide to Tasting Notes
Ever wondered what makes specialty coffee stand out from the rest? In our blog on tasting notes, we show you that a good cup of single origin coffee is a carefully crafted experience, and YOU have the power to taste it. We give you step by step tips from our pro baristas how to identify the subtle flavors of different variety of single origin coffee beans, giving you the tools for a personal coffee education.
1. Focus on the Aroma: Your nose is your best guide! Smell the dry grounds first, then the "wet aroma" of the freshly brewed coffee, and finally, "break the crust" of a pour-over to release trapped scents. This is your first clue to knowing what flavors you’ll taste.
2. Practice the "Slurp" Technique: Don't be shy! Slurping aerates the coffee as it hits your palate, helping you to fully experience the flavor. This simple act can make a world of difference in your coffee tasting experience.
3. Pay Attention to Flavor Location: The flavor journey is more than just taste. Notice where the notes hit your tongue. Acidity often lands on the sides, while sweetness is at the tip. This helps you break down and identify the variety of flavors in your cup of coffee.
4. The Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel Is Your Best Friend: Don't try to guess flavors on your own. Use the flavor wheel as a tool to help you identify and name what you're tasting, from fruity and floral notes to chocolatey and nutty notes.
5. Notice the Aftertaste: A great cup of coffee should have a clean, pleasant aftertaste that evolves from a strong flavor to a smooth finish. This lasting impression is the final note in your coffee's story.
Dive deeper into the art of coffee tasting in the full blog here: https://www.787coffee.com/blog/what-is-good-coffee-tasting-notes-787
Coffee Is Our Art: The Barista's Secrets for Your Home
Behind every WoW latte and perfectly balanced pour-over is a barista with skill and love for their craft. Our barista training blog shows how we train our team to not only make specilaty coffee, but to create "WOW moments" for every caffeinated human of 787 Coffee. Freshly roasted coffee deserves to be made with care, and YOU can bring that same artistry and passion to your home.
1. Embrace Your Role as the Storyteller: Our baristas share the journey of our coffee beans from the farm to cup. As a home barista, you have the same opportunity to tell this story to your friends and family, making their cup of coffee more meaningful.
2. Become the Coffee Expert: Our baristas are trained to be knowledgeable guides. At home, you can become the go-to expert who can explain why you chose a specific brewing method or why a particular single origin coffee bean tastes so good.
3. Understand the Barista Basics: The art of a latte relies on simple principles like the right milk temperature and grind size. Mastering these details is the key to creating 787 Coffee-quality drinks in your own kitchen.
4. Think About Pairings: Our baristas know that the best coffee is enhanced by food. A great way to deepen your at-home coffee experience is to learn what flavors complement your homemade brew, like a delicious chicken empanada or a cinnamon almond gluten-free loaf.
5. Express Gratitude: At 787 Coffee, our baristas are memory builders. By sharing your coffee creations with loved ones, you're not just serving a cup of coffee, you're creating a memorable experience and always show appreciation for their company by saying Thank YOU For...
Learn more about how our baristas are trained and apply their secrets here:https://www.787coffee.com/blog/coffee-is-our-art-barista-training
The Home Barista Equipment Guide
Ready to bring 787 Coffee to your kitchen? Our guide on equipment covers everything you need to become your own barista at home. With the right setup, your morning start with the best coffee transforms into a personal specialty coffee shop experience.
1. The Grinder is Everything: A quality burr grinder is the single most important piece of equipment you can own. It gives you a consistent grind size, which is essential for unlocking the full flavor of your favorite coffee beans from 787 Coffee and can extend that coffee's freshness by up to 50% compared to pre-ground beans.
2. A Scale Eliminates Guesswork: A precision scale is a simple way to guarantee a consistent water-to-coffee ratio every… single… time. It's the secret to making sure your cup of coffee tastes the same, no matter what brewing method you use.
3. Control Your Water Temperature: The ideal brewing temperature is 200–205°F. A temperature-controlled kettle creates the best consistency of this crucial step and a gooseneck spout gives you more control for methods like a pour-over.
4. Choose the Right Mug: Your mug plays more of an important role to maintain the best coffee experience than we thinks. The material of your mug can affect heat retention and even the flavor experience. Don't underestimate its importance.
5. Master the Grind Size: The correct grind size is key for different brewing methods. From a coarse grind for a French press to a medium grind for an AeroPress, knowing this detail will help you avoid common issues like sour or bitter coffee.
Find your perfect home brewing toolkit and get expert tips here: https://www.787coffee.com/blog/home-barista-equipment
Best Coffee Home Brewing Guide
Finally, in our step-by-step brewing guide, we show you how to unlock the best coffee flavor from your single origin 787 Coffee beans. Brewing methods impact taste as much as the coffee beans themselves, with up to 40% of flavor coming from technique.
1. The Pour-Over Method: For a clean, clear cup of coffee that highlights a single origins unique characteristics, use a V60 filter. With a medium-fine grind and a water temperature of 203–205°F. Start with a "bloom" (a small, initial pour) and then continue with slow, circular pours to ensure even saturation.
2. The French Press Method: If you want a full-bodied cup of coffee with a rich mouthfeel, the French press is your answer. Use a coarse grind and steep for four minutes to allow for full immersion before slowly pressing the plunger down.
3. The AeroPress Method: For a versatile brewing method, the AeroPress is a great choice. By using air pressure to create a smooth coffee from a medium grind. You can enjoy the extraction as is or add hot water or milk to add the fun!
4. Brew with Our Coffee Beans: Our honey-processed, medium-roast coffee beans are perfect for all these methods. Their notes of dark chocolate, citrus, and butter make them a delicious choice for any coffee you choose, just brew it.
5. Experiment and Have Fun: The most important rule of home brewing is to have fun! Don't be afraid to experiment with grind size, temperature, and brew time to find what you like best. Becoming your own barista is a journey of discovery.
Get step-by-step instructions for your perfect brew here: https://www.787coffee.com/blog/best-coffee-home-brewing-guide
WHY FOLLOW THE 787 BLOG?
Our goal is simple: make coffee education accessible to everyone. Whether you’re just starting your coffee journey or you’re a seasoned coffee enthusiast, our blog is the best available resource to expand your knowledge, tools, and inspiration.
Ready to dive deeper into the world of freshly roasted coffee? For the full scoop on brewing the best coffee from our specialty coffee and single origin beans, read more on our blog here: https://www.787coffee.com/blog
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To summarize…
Understanding Coffee Flavor is an Art: We'll show you how to truly taste our specialty coffee and find all the amazing notes in our single origin beans. It's about empowering you to become your own expert and connect with the coffee on a deeper level.
Invest in the Right Tools: You don't need a fancy setup! We’ll highlight the couple of key pieces of equipment, like a good grinder and a small scale, that will make a huge difference in brewing the best coffee you’ve ever had at home.
Master the Brewing Methods: We’ve got easy tips for everything from a pour-over to a French press. We believe our freshly roasted beans should be brewed just the way you like them, and we're here to help you find your perfect routine.
