Coffee Freshness: New Definitions

The Fine Art and Precise Science of Roasting

A Brief History of Coffee
The coffee tree is indigenous to Africa. While there are dozens of coffee plant species, the only one able to produce high quality coffee is Arabica. Its origin is Ethiopia, where it still grows wild.

Two Commercial Species of Coffee
All about Arabica & Robusta.

From Seed to Cup - Quality Decision Points
There are many decision points on the road to quality production. Quality can and often is lost at some and even many of these thresholds.

Processing
Once the coffee is harvested the coffee seeds must be separated from the cherries, a process called Milling. It is exceedingly difficult to remove all the fruit from the coffee bean without to some degree harming its quality.

The 7 ways to brew coffee
The proper kind of brewing equipment is essential to get all of the flavor and aroma from a cup of coffee. There is a vast array of brewing devices available on the market. About 99% of them produce coffee in one of the seven brewing principles outlined here.

More about Coffee

News Around the Coffee World
Updates and information about the world of coffee, from the desk of George Howell.

Terroir Coffee Tips
Here we keep tips from the Terroir staff on anything related to coffee.

Coffee Myths
There are hundreds of myths about coffee, and we try to reveal the truth behind them, one myth at a time.

A Coffee Glossary
A glossary of important coffee-related terms.

Coffee Recipes
A great selection of recipes to use at home. Includes recipes for hot, iced and alcohol drinks. Email us if you have any other ideas, we would love to try them.