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Mar 2, 2021
Geisha in Tanzania
Like many in the coffee industry I became fascinated by the Geisha variety when it first rose to fame more than 15 ye...
Nov 6, 2016
Specialty Robusta Coffees
I’ve never bought into claims that all robusta coffee was inherently bad. And you shouldn’t either. My experience indicates that when we start applying more quality controls - actively experimenting and trying and improve the product rather - we start seeing some startlingly good coffees.
[Photo by Hacienda Denise in Ecuador, a specialty robusta coffee coming to Paradise January 2017]
Oct 23, 2016
Two new Coffee Review scores & our Balanced Blends Coffee Subscription
We have two new Coffee Review scores this week. Both filter coffees are part of our Balanced Blends Coffee Subscription, which is easily among the best values of anything we have at Paradise Coffee Roasters right now.
This article also covers the bigger picture behind blending coffees.
Oct 13, 2016
What is Giling Basah?
Giling basah is a practical decision made by the mill which results in the flavor profile we now consider common in Sumatran coffees: an accentuated, full mouthfeel, often with woody, herbal, earthy, and spicy flavors.
Oct 13, 2016
Should I freeze my coffee?
Warm or moist environments will accelerate the loss of volatile compounds and dramatically shorten the shelf life. Freeze your coffee only in high-barrier containers, and never refrigerate.