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Why Does My Coffee Taste so Terrible?
Why Does My Coffee Taste Terrible? Bio: Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters is a Sparks, Nevada business providing amazing artisan roasted coffees and loose leaf teas; including, caffeine free herbals. Their high quality products will dazzle your palate. They also specialize in customer service with a talented team who live up to their motto and core value: Honor All. “We Make Life Taste Better.” Does... -
De-Bunking Marketing Myths About Coffee
Two and a half years ago I looked to start a new business where every member of the company and all clients and visitors would be treated with honor; which means to respect people and provide valuable products and customer service. I was not yet a big fan of coffee other than for warmth and caffeine. I rarely tasted a coffee that I enjoyed.... -
What is Rooibos?
What is Rooibos? Rooibos (Red Bush or Red tea - although it is not a tisane, so not really a ‘tea’) The standard way to say Rooibos in the USA is "Roy-boss." If you get a bit of an Afrikans accent, then you can say – "Rrrrrooo-ee-boss." Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a member of the legume family [odd huh?] and only grows in the... -
Modulating Espresso
In my previous blog post ‘A Pretty Good Shot’, I gave new baristas an idea of how to get in the ballpark with their espresso. In this blog, I am giving pointers on knocking espresso out of the park! If you are new to espresso, you may want to read my previous article first. This blog is intended for those who have undergone barista training or... -
How to Adjust Coffee Strength
I am often asked how strong our coffee should be brewed or how much should be put into a brewing device. I wish I had an easier answer like, “1 cup,” but unfortunately the issue is a little more complex than that. In this blog I will help you discover how to answer this question for yourself. Now, let’s get started!