Irish Coffee: Whiskey in the Cup? Sure Look It!

Irish like their coffee with whiskey and whipped cream. Ask for coffee the Irish way and enjoy its warmth.

There are too many ways to prepare and serve coffee. For example, there are people who enjoy adding wine to their coffee, while others go with the classical latte to start off their day. Yet there is a preparation that’s a little bit stronger and creamy among these; Irish coffee, of course.

Before getting into the characteristics of this unique coffee, let’s see how this beverage was born. Yes, this is one of the few cocktails that have a clear and undisputed origin, contrary to most coffee cocktails out there.

Joe Sheridan is attributed to the creation of this drink, a bartender and chef originally from Castlederg. He was asked to move back to Foynes and prepare hot food and drinks for passengers who were forced to return to Ireland due bad weather. It was just another cold day in 1943 when a flight to New York was forced to turn back.

The passengers needed a hot drink to withstand the climate, so Joe poured some Irish whiskey into their coffee. People started to ask him if he had used Brazilian coffee and he replied that it was “Irish coffee.” After seeing it was so well accepted, he topped the drink with cream; this is the moment Irish coffee was first invented.

Irish coffee: the breakdown

Irish coffee it’s not that popular in hot climates because of the warm sensation it leaves – caused by the whiskey –, which is why is not that famous in tropical regions. The combination of coffee and whiskey makes this coffee taste somewhat sugary, slightly bitter and with a fiery taste in the end.

This cocktail requires a good proportion of ingredients – too much whiskey will damage the coffee and less will feel off – in order to be properly done. To make your Irish coffee, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz jigger Irish Whiskey
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Heavy cream, slightly whipped
• 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

Fill a mug with hot water to preheat it, then empty it. Pour the coffee into the warmed glass until it reached ¾ parts of it. Add the tablespoon of brown sugar and stir until it dissolves. Fill the missing part of the glass with whiskey and then top it with the whipped cream.

If you haven’t tried out Irish coffee, now is the time to gather the ingredients and make one yourself! The taste will warm you up inside. Also, remember to source the best beans to ensure a quality beverage, like the ones That Coffee Roasters can offer. Feeling unsure about buying? Try their free samples and taste a brew of their roasted coffee, you’ll definitely want more!

Each of the ingredients that make an Irish coffee need to be in specific measurements.

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Develop Your Coffee Palate from Home

Prepare both coffees the same way (with a French Press, for example), add a different ingredient to one and then compare the results.

Casual drinkers often face the issue of not being able to tell flavors of coffee the way professionals do. After having a taste of a “deep, strong and smoky tone” of their cup of coffee, they feel as if there’s no difference between that and a “fruity with cocoa taste.” This might seem simple at first, but to develop your coffee palate, you require lots of practice from home.

The difference between professional coffee tasters and you relies on the experience and constant practice. They learn to associate certain tastes with a specific taste and keep a record of each.

To learn the ways of experts you don’t need that much of formal training, but learning how to discern between the flavors you’re about to taste. If you want a more general understanding of each flavor, here are some tips to help you out:

1.- Drinking unadulterated coffee is mandatory

If you’re used to pouring some sugar or adding milk to your beverage, avoid doing it for now. You want to taste your coffee as pure as it is, without nothing else that can affect your criterion.

2.- Write down each detail of your coffee tasting

Do some research about each of the different tastes you can get from coffee before tasting it (check the coffee wheel). After the investigation is done, train your tasting skills and mind at the same time and write down each flavor you get after drinking.

3.- Get out of your comfort coffee zone

Perhaps you’re very fond of espresso, or you enjoy it straight black and simple. It’s time to seek for new flavors and sources. If you go to a café, make sure to ask for different roasts for your cup. Leaving your comfort zone will broaden your recognizing skills.

4.- Drink your coffee with all senses

Add your sixth sense if possible. Taste each cup and concentrate on every detail as you do so: taste, smell, texture and even looks. Sniff the coffee grounds before and after the brewing, as well. It’s important to let your mind get used to these little things that are often ignored while drinking.

5.- Drink it with both your head and cup cold

After serving your coffee, don’t just rush for a taste of it; wait instead. Hot brews are hard to taste because of the burning feeling. Your ideal temperature should be 60-70 ºC (instead of 80-90ºC, which is usual). If you drink your coffee cold, you’ll appreciate flavors more without getting a burn in the process.

6.- Read more, taste more

This is a matter of practice and repetition. The more you read about it and taste, the better you’ll be at discerning flavors. Your taste buds and brain are your main muscles here, put them to exercise weekly!

Developing your coffee palate isn’t easy, but with practice, you can create a database that will identify flavors.

Perhaps you won’t be at the same level of professional tasters, but your drinking experience will be more enjoyable than before. Now that I’ve mentioned professionals, it’s important to mention That Coffee Roasters provide free samples to their clients to taste their coffee products! Why not give them a call and try their coffee? Trust me; they won’t disappoint your taste buds!

Grab a piece of paper and write down every detail about the coffee you're tasting. Keep in mind that aspects like aroma, strength, and taste are crucial to differentiate each cup.

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Coffee in Brazil: The Largest Production of Coffee in the World

The coffee plant was first brought to Brazil by French settlers back in the 18th century.

There’s no way to tell how many consumers have access to coffee in the world in this very instant. But what we can say for sure is that, from that whole percentage, there’s a 30% percent that belongs to Brazil. How did this country become such a large retailer of coffee? Let us take a journey to the past and see.

Historical background of Brazilian Coffee

Coffee and Brazil have a relationship that goes way back in time. The first plants to arrive Brazil were brought by French settlers in the early 18th century. Plantations of coffee began North of Brazil, and then they spread all over the country.

Back then, coffee was just being looked as a potential product whereas sugar cane represented the main source of economic stability. Things switched after 1820 when coffee began making its first steps in the exports market. It was then when the production peaked as the coffee plantations gained the fertile soils between the states São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

From that moment, the business of coffee rocketed to an unexpected level. It was in the late 19th century that coffee became the main sustain of Brazil and the number one drink Europeans and Americans wanted in their cups. The country grew along with those who had control of coffee production, the so-called “coffee barons” back then.

These barons became part of the political decisions in the country; they contributed to the Proclamation of the Republic and abolishment of slavery. No book of Brazil’s contemporary history doesn’t contain their influence. These new programs also opened doors for European workers to come over and work on the farms.

The Great Depression really hit the economy of Brazil in 1929. The prices of coffee bags went down drastically, causing thousands of bags to be burned in Brazil. The United States was the main buyer of the product, but the losses were too much.

The changes that Brazil would face during the Republic also contributed to the end of Coffee Era in the country, and together with it, came the decadence of the rural oligarchies’ influence. The commodity and its producers gradually lost its awareness and leadership in the Brazilian economy, preparing the ground for the growth of other economic activities.

After that, coffee managed to survive, and exports continue. Because of its uniqueness and value, it became the most valuable commodity of the country.

Brazil has a deep history with coffee, as you can see. Thanks to the success of this product, the country is as developed as it is today. That Coffee Roasters doesn’t only possess these beans, they also roast them perfectly, so there’s no reason not to contact them and get the best beans for your store or personal business! Make the call, and you’ll see it by yourself.

Brazil is the largest exporter of coffee in the world, not only for its effort in producing but the quality and flavor of the beans they export.

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Immersion vs. Dripping: Two Methods for Brewing Coffee

Grounded coffee has many different ways of being brewed, but each method will have its own characteristics concerning taste and strength.

One of the reasons coffee products have maintained an ongoing business is the many sources and preparations it has abroad. You can either enjoy a soft latte macchiato or go straight black with a strong espresso; there’s variety for all tastes. What makes them all so different, then? It all comes down to the way coffee is brewed; mechanically or with some simple tools.

For some, the magic happens when they prepare their coffee without any machine involved. Immersion and dripping are, if not the best, the most natural ways to brew this popular beverage. Immerse yourself into the making of coffee; we’ll break down both methods and see which fits you better.

Dripping

This is the classical method that most North Americans use to brew their grounded coffee. The tools needed for dripping are few: a paper filter, a pot for the coffee to sit and the grounds place on top of the filter. Drip brews are absolutely clean, and no grounds are sitting in the beverage.

This type of brew gives off a good quality brew without the need of lots of equipment. Nonetheless, manual dripping is not as good as electrical drip brewers; these offer a better taste in comparison. Overall, dripping is a favorable way of obtaining a nice brew in a short time.

Immersion

Generally referred as infusion, this method is a huge category of several styles to brew coffee. Infusion is the addition of coffee grounds into water to extract their flavor and characteristics. The texture and taste of coffee are more deep and thick, because of the grind of coffee (which is generally set to coarse) and the fact that the grounds sit in the water.

Many devices do the immersion process nicely – Clever, Aeropress, Café Solo or Syphon –, but the most preferred in houses is the French Press. This press is a classic device for immersion in coffee, and with the addition of dark roasts, you’ll be getting the best results than with any other brews.

Dripping vs. Immersion

The main difference between these two methods could be in the taste and characteristics of each: while dripping results in a more clear and soft beverage, immersion is more rough and thick.

Flavor is also different in each case. Dripping absorbs all characteristics of the coffee while being filtered down without the need to sit, whereas immersion absorbs more of the acidic taste of coffee grounds.

Also, it’s important to mention that, regarding efficiency, dripping turns out to be better overall. Why is it more convenient? The answer lies in the fact that dripping absorbs more of the grounds while passing to the cup, resulting in a higher concentration of the grounds compared to immersion.

So, does that mean that immersion is worse than dripping? Each method features its own set of characteristics, so it would be hard to say one is better or worse. But in terms of profitability, dripping wins with a small margin.

No matter which of the two you enjoy the most. In the end, it’s all about finding the best beans; they are the ones that will do the job and fill your morning cup. That Coffee Roasters is known for having not only the best sources of coffee worldwide but roasting the best beans of the market. Don’t think twice, contact them and have a cup!

You can put the same proportions of water and coffee through each method, and the results will vary.

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What Is the Chemex Coffeemaker?

This pour-over glass-container was invented by Peter Schlumbohm in 1941.

There are so many instruments and products around the creation of a fine coffee that you wouldn’t believe the number of things required for the making of your usual black beverage. From the French Press to Immersion or dipping gadgets, all these have their purpose in the industry. Today, the Chemex coffeemaker will be the subject of discussion. Let’s see it through from its creation until today.

Its conception is dated from the year 1941 when Dr. Peter Schlumbohm developed the Chemex. This chemist was responsible for the invention of many other things, but it’s remembered the most because of his contribution to the coffee industry. Schlumbohm didn’t just want to ease the brewing process, but to make it look like a piece of art that would appeal those who used it.

He profoundly studied the chemistry behind the extraction of flavor and components from coffee beans. The shape of the Chemex was inspired by the Bauhaus school of design, allowing him to fashion the hourglass shape that is now so common and popular among baristas and coffee professionals.

It was in the early 2000s that Chemex came back to life. Most claim that Chemex came back due to the rising of mainstream coffee lovers and how coffee became a “hipster” thing to do. Old practices and instruments were brought back and idealized. Many cafés use it as a part of décor, but others prefer to brew in a more artisanal and handmade way.

Chemex brew follows the typical infusion method, much like dripping. As it is a slower brew, the results are richer and thicker in comparison to other pour over methods. What this coffee lacks in terms of speed, it makes it up for a worthy cup of coffee.

Of course, a good instrument for brewing is nothing if the beans aren’t the best ones. That Coffee Roasters know the tradition of producing coffee very well; they have what it takes to offer the best roasts in the market. Everything that has coffee in its name will surely be of excellence, so contact them and get a sample of perfection!

If followed the process step-by-step, the results of the brew will "bloom" your mind.

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Cold Brew Method

The cold brew is a whole different world. 

Are you truly into coffee? Try this way of brewing; you might as well fall in love with this cold method.

Cold brewing requires time to be processed and understood, at first. It’s a method that demands time and attention to the details to obtain good results. Those who haven’t heard of this method might be reluctant to try it. If you’re among them, keep on reading, and you’ll be convinced otherwise. Patience pays off in time, and there’s no better way to prove it than by waiting to taste a cup of cold brewed coffee.

Cold brew is widely known, and most professionals favor this preparation as much as the commonly heated brew. Immersion is the most common way of preparing it, and it involves the placement of coffee in a vat of water and then letting it steep for 12-24 hours. Yes, it’s quite a long time, but it’s truly worth the wait.

Coffee takes longer to be extracted because of the water temperature; this is why you must let the coffee sit, so all its components are properly absorbed. Now, how does cold coffee taste? The reason people love this brew is that it leaves a smooth, soft taste in your cup. This taste is unlike hot brews, which tend to be more acidic and strong in flavor.

As for the methods usually used to brew coffee cold, there are three that are commonly used by baristas and household lovers of the beverage: Toddy Cold Brew, Coffee Sock, and the classical French Press. All three will be briefly explained for you to tell the difference between each.

Toddy and Filtron cold brew system

These two methods are in the same category because they’re very similar in essence. Both feature the same procedure with some differences in pieces (Toddy has fewer than Filtron). The process goes around a bucket for brewing coffee with water on top of the container that stores it for the brewing. The coffee gets filtered, and the drink is collected from the decanter.

Coffee Sock

This is more of a recent method to home cold brewing, compared to Filtron and Toddy. It consists of an organic cotton “sock” and a mason jar. The filter gets filled with coffee and then is steep in the jar. This is the easiest method to cold brew. What’s great about this process is that the sock can be washed afterward, as it is made of organic cotton.

French Press cold brew

Originally, this method is used for hot brews instead of cold ones. But French Press became a popular alternative for cold brewing. It is designed to make it easier to strain out the grounds and add the cold brew into any container. This device comes as an opportunity for those who still do not possess one of the equipment mentioned above.

As you can see, cold brews are a completely different world of coffee. You can obtain a different perception of the coffee you taste by just doing it with cold water and a different method. Of course, there are people out there who still prefer their coffee hot to boost their day.

There’s a coffee for every individual out there. Whether you seek for a cold brew or you enjoy it hot, That Coffee Roasters can supply you with the finest array of coffee beans in the market. All you have to do is contact them and state which type (roast, source, caffeine-full or decaf) is your favorite, and you’ll have it!

Cold brews are less acidic than regular coffee, with a different flavor and a softer taste.

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Coffee and Milk: The Sources of This Mixture

This is an interesting combination that can change the way you see coffee.

Ideally, brewed coffee is best appreciated on its black presentation. Today, a growing percentage of customers prefer to drink it with milk added. But isn’t it a curious combination? History says that the first reference of coffee and milk mixed is dated back in the late 1600s, with two sources: Europe and Asia.

Back in the 1600s, the Dutch were the first to get their hands on live coffee trees. After gaining some Yemen coffee beans, they were grown in Amsterdam and earned success in 1658. China and the Dutch successfully exchanged goods, and coffee became available. Coffee with milk was born when a Dutch ambassador tried to emulate the combination of milk with tea. After that, it became a common preparation with many variants.

In Europe, the use of milk in the preparation of coffee was different. Jerzy Franciszek Kulczycki was a hero during the siege of Vienne, and as a reward, he received bags of beans left by the Turkish and a lot of money. He made a smart decision and opened a café in Vienna. Europeans didn’t like the Turkish method because of grounds settling in the bottom of their coffee.

This was when he decided to filter the coffee to separate grounds from the water and add a sweetener. But in the 17th century, sugar wasn’t yet used, but honey and milk. He added these two, and the results became a standard in coffee.

Heated milk turned out to be a better sweetener and sugar was eventually taken out and not used at all.

Today, there are many ways to drink coffee with milk. Baristas even add art designs to cause impressions beyond the taste of the cup. Do you want to have the best coffee products in your store? That Coffee Roasters have them. They roast the best batches of coffee in the market, with beans from the most wanted sources worldwide. Give them a call! Grab a handful of the greatest beans.

The percentage of milk per coffee cup makes for a variety of coffee preparation when it comes to coffee and milk.

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The Taste of Mocha: Chocolate-Flavored Coffee

Coffee and chocolate are perfect for sweetening your day.

The development of taste in coffee depends on many different factors. First of all: the beans, how they were grown and harvested plays a prominent role. Then it all depends on the roaster who develops the final taste. With so many coffee profiles, people ask for what they know due to popularity. Mocha turns out to be one of those, but why? What makes this coffee so appealing? To begin, it’s a contrast of two flavors: coffee and chocolate.

The moment you ask for mocha, the barista already knows what to do: brew a dark roast to obtain a finely made espresso then combine it with steamed milk and chocolate. People often call it chocolate mocha, and even though the preparation varies, the classical features are these three. But in truth, the name had nothing to do with this preparation.

Origins of Mocha

The term mocha is dated back in 1773, and it didn’t initially mean the mixture of chocolate with coffee. The Mocha coffee beans are one variety of coffee that became widely known in Europe, and its name was originated from the port where these coffee beans came from (Al Mokha) in Yemen.

This naming caused certain confusion, making it an inaccurate name for future coffees. So it would be more precise to call these Yemen coffee beans (which are commonly known today as Arabica), to differentiate it from today’s preparation. The mocha beverage became of great popularity due to the combination of flavors: contrasting the softness of milk, sweet but strong flavor of chocolate and acidity of coffee.

Preparation of such brews demands skill and professionalism, which can be traced to the best roasters in the market. That Coffee Roasters are the ones who source the best coffee products. They know each profile standards that coffee undergoes. Get the best packages of quality beans no one else can offer!

This is a delicious coffee combination that appeals to the palates of sweet-lovers.

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