Little Known Facts about Coffee

Coffee has its own history and culture by now, and today, That Coffee Roasters explores this with some of the most amazing and unexpected facts about coffee!

Some Little-Known Stories about Coffee

According to an African legend, a 9th-century Ethiopian shepherd came upon coffee’s “magical” powers when he observed his goats dancing around on a sort of hype, this right after they’d eaten berries from a coffee plant. The rest is history, this is when it began humanity’s long history of sipping and savoring one of nature’s gifts.

The origin of the word “coffee” is also enveloped in history. According to some, the Arabic word “qahwah” translates to “wine,” but others insist that it means “the wine of Islam.” For centuries, coffee was referred to as “Muslim wine” in the West. Eventually, “qahwah” became “kahve” in Turkish, which in turn became “koffie” in Dutch, and, after centuries, it resulted in “coffee” in English.

That Coffee Roasters presents: 35 Coffee-Related Facts!

Here are some unusual and fun facts that you may not (or maybe you do!) know about coffee.

1. Four out of five Americans start their day with a cup of coffee
2. Coffee is actually a fruit
3. A cup of coffee contains more antioxidants than a cup of grape juice
4. The inventor of instant coffee was named George Washington (no relation)
5. The word “cappuccino” refers to the robes of a sect of Christian monks
6. Other than crude oil, coffee is the world's most widely traded global commodity
7. A third of all the tap water Americans drink is first brewed into coffee
8. There are over four billion coffee trees only in Brazil
9. The word “espresso” refers to forcing hot water through the coffee grounds
10. Coffee and Homo sapiens evolved within 250 miles of each other
11. The coffee industry employs approximately 25 million people, mostly farmers
12. Approximately 500 billion cups of coffee are brewed and consumed each year
13. One of earliest uses of coffee was to produce ecstatic religious visions
14. Men who drink six or more cups of coffee a day have 20% less chance of having prostate cancer
15. Robusta beans have twice as much caffeine as the more common Arabica beans
16. Coffee reduces type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease
17. Johann Sebastian Bach wrote a cantata inspired by coffee addiction
18. The Oromo tribe in Africa, plant coffee trees on the graves of sorcerers
19. All the Earth’s coffee is grown within 1,000 miles of the Equator along the so-called “Coffee Belt”
20. To fatally overdose on coffee you’d need to drink 100 cups in one sitting
21. The average American worker spends nearly $1,100 yearly on coffee
22. Coffee stays warm longer when you add cream
23. The phrase for “coffee house” in Turkish means “school for the wise”
24. The largest “cup” brewed was 3,700 gallons or roughly 60,000 regular cups
25. In the 16th century, many Muslim rulers banned coffee because they were suspicious of its stimulating effects on the human brain
26. A study found that women who drank two or three cups daily over ten years were 15% less likely to develop depression
27. Japan has a spa where you can swim in a giant vat of coffee
28. Famous authors Voltaire and Honoré de Balzac allegedly drank up to fifty cups of coffee daily
29. Paper filters (unlike other methods) remove toxins connected to heart disease
30. The “Americano” came about because American soldiers in WWII found espresso too strong
31. Not providing your wife with enough coffee used to be “grounds” for divorce in Turkey — pun intended
32. In 2010, British scientists devised a car that ran entirely on used coffee grounds. It was known as the “car-puccino”
33. Merely smelling coffee can help to wake you up
34. Espresso is weaker than regular coffee
35. Dark roast is weaker than light roast

Were you familiar with all these amazing facts? As you see, the world of coffee is vast and deep, if you know some more facts we might have left out, please let us know in the comment section below, and don’t forget to follow us on our That Coffee Roasters social networks!

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What Is Steeped Coffee and Is It Any Good?

Quick and easy.

The battle between coffee people and tea people has been going on for ages. Alright, it’s not so much like a battle, but we do tend to compare them, have our preferences and pick one over the other. It might be because how similar both beverages are and today we’re here to discuss yet another similarity: the brewing method they share. We’re talking about the traditional steeped coffee!

You’re probably used to brewing your cup of coffee every day in a drip coffee maker. Gone are the days when people prepared their morning cups of joe by boiling water in a pot and then pouring coffee in it, just like you would do with tea herbs. Now the closest thing would be doing it with a French press. But would there be any benefits in bringing this method back? And how should you do it to guarantee a great result?

Nordic coffee expert, Tim Wendelboe, says about this antique brewing method: “Steeped coffee produces a strikingly full-bodied coffee because you don’t filter off the coffee oils that add to its good mouthfeel and taste. Since the coffee is ground relatively coarse, the taste will be clean and clear.” Sounds like an experience worth trying, right? Here’s how to do it!

How is steeped coffee made?

The Nordic call it kokekaffe, and they claim simplicity is key in this brewing method. You won’t need more than a pot or a kettle. Grab 65 grams of coffee per liter of water (or more or less depending on your preferences). Then, simply follow these instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat.
3. Add the coffee to the water, stirring to ensure all the grounds are wet.
4. Cover the container and let the coffee steep for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the cover and gently push the coffee down, so that it starts sinking.
6. Wait for approximately one minute before slowly pouring all the coffee into cups or a different container.
7. Like with a French press, letting the coffee sit in contact with the grounds for too long will lead to over-extraction and an excessively bitter and unbalanced cup of coffee.

You can enhance the qualities and virtues of steeped coffee. Try brewing naturally rich and full-bodied coffees, especially those from countries like Colombia or Brazil. But don’t worry, any kind coffee will taste great with this brewing method. Almost like a ritual, steeped coffee allows you to connect with the entire process of coffee brewing. This can be a great exercise to relax the first hour in the morning and fill you with energy.

Coffee bags

How do you feel about taking coffee even a step closer to how we prepare tea nowadays? That’s what coffee bags are for! There are now companies that are trying to offer single-serve coffee bags that you can steep to produce a cup of joe as quick and simple as possible. But how do they keep it fresh for so long? Each bag comes in a nitro-sealed package that removes the oxygen and eliminates the use of glue and staples. This halts the coffee’s aging process, keeping it fresh for months instead of days. You can actually pre-order samples on a kickstarter page.

So are you willing to try it? If you have a thing for oily, thick coffees, then this might be your soulmate brewing method! You can find the best Colombian ground coffee on That Coffee Roasters’ online shop to try steeped coffee and keep exploring the world of specialty coffee. Discover a different way to enjoy your daily dose of caffeine!

It's similar to tea bags.

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Discovering the Importance of Coffee Taster Specialists

Coffee tasters are professionals with critical skills to tell if coffee is approved or not. They're the main way to know for sure if a product is worth selling.

Coffee business has evolved, and it’s easily equated regarding popularity with wine and craft beer. Today, anyone who is willing to opt for this business will surely be a success. But as successful as it is, coffee requires professionalism in each step: from sourcing to roasting things need to be carefully looked upon.

Everyone can roast and brew coffee, but specialty coffee demands experts. Who can ensure every single bean follows quality profile? Coffee taster specialists are in charge of that, indeed. With over 1 billion cups of coffee that are consumed throughout the world, you can imagine just how important it is to have such career in this industry.

But before you think coffee tasters are just about getting paid to taste coffee every day of the week, you might need to consider reading this.

Coffee taster

In essence, the profile of a coffee taster must be based on an array of skills related to the proper handling and understanding of certain profiles of coffee. In general terms, a coffee taster must be able to rate coffee quality according to the standards provided by the industry. If the products don’t follow these requirements, it’s not approved.

This means that coffee tasters are, in essence, the main filter of the final product. Another important requirement is that they must be able to differentiate each attribute of the coffee, which is why they need to know all about the aromatics, texture, and taste of the product they are, in fact, evaluating.

It is mandatory for them to know how to rate and give characteristics about the coffee following the specifications and terminology of the industry. For a professional, words like “acidity,” “alkaline,” “ashy” and even “body” are part of the usual language used.

Being a coffee taster specialist is not as simple as it looks; it requires preparation and skill. Professionals in this matter are a key part of the coffee business; they are the assurance of quality and proper coffee profile. That Coffee Roasters is a team of professionals that value high standards and perfectionism in their creations. Should you want the best coffee in the market, you must contact them!

Every single batch of coffee must be up to the standards of coffee taster specialists. Their experience enrure results are excellent.

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That Coffee Roasters

Phone Number: (305) 821-8811

2697 W. 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016

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Colombian Arabica Beans: The Tradition of Quality Coffee

Colombia stands out as one of the main producers of Arabica beans worldwide, ranking third place of coffee exports.

As you served yourself a cup of coffee and tasted it, you felt the uniqueness of a finely ground, quality product. It suddenly struck you to know, “Where does this coffee come from and why does it taste so good?” The answer to the first question is most likely to be Colombia. For the second one, there are many factors to take into consideration.

Today, Colombia exports dozens of coffee throughout the world and is currently ranked 3rd among the most exporters, only bested by Brazil and Vietnam. As for the conditions that make Colombian coffee that good, you can read about them all here. With that out of the way, we can proceed to talk about the Colombian coffee beans.

Arabica beans grown in Colombia have a taste that differentiates of the original. These beans are slightly sweeter with a softer taste but acidic at the same time. All coffee harvesters and producers grab the best quality beans as export products, and the standard ones stay. Yes, this means that if you’re anywhere but in Colombia, you’ll be getting the best they have.

On the other hand, Robusta is also used in Colombia’s coffee, having a stronger taste but considered a lower-quality bean overall. Another fact about Robusta is that it has two times the amount of caffeine compared to Arabica.

Colombian coffee stands out not only because of the conditions that favor its unique taste, but the labor and effort of all the people involved in the harvest, processing, and sorting of it. This is why That Coffee Roasters produce such fine coffee; with them, it’s about quality and responsible workers that make sure every batch is even better than the last one. Contact them, and you’ll get the best coffee Colombia can give!

That Coffee Roasters know how much tradition means. They make sure all beans follow the best procedures that are up to the market standards.

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Phone Number: (305) 821-8811

2697 W. 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016

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Lands of Colombia: A Fertile Paradise

Behind the history of Colombian coffee, there's a lot of passion that reflects in the production of today.

Imagine yourself surrounded by many different contrasts and breathtaking sceneries. No matter where you turn your eyes, there’s beauty everywhere. This land, where flora and fauna thrive among the mountains, is an ideal place where a tradition started. Knowing the importance of heritage makes a product to be even more valuable, which is why Colombian lands are so rich, both historically and in profitability matters.

If you ever get to see Colombia from above, you’ll notice the lands are filled with life: both oceans – Pacific and Caribbean – can be viewed in the coastline, Andes Mountains bisect Colombia, which is separated by mountain ranges with rivers that sustain the land. The sights are not the only things Colombia has in its favor, as it is also a major exporter of a product with worldwide demand: Coffee.

As mentioned above, the country features high altitudes and mountain landscapes, which happens to be the place where coffee is grown and harvested. About the origins of coffee, there is a theory regarding Jesuit priests, which are believed to have brought the first beans in the 17th century. But it was only a century after when the first shipment of coffee made it overseas to the United States in 1835.

Ever since the exporting business started, Colombian coffee paved its way to success providing the best quality products in the coffee industry worldwide. Harvesters, producers, and exporters can owe it to the lands for giving them employment. Colombia’s economic stability can be associated with the surging of this business.

Whenever you’re drinking Colombian coffee on your house or a Café, remember just how deep the roots go and be thankful for being able to enjoy tradition in one coup. Most coffee industries and brands only focus on selling and nothing more, but this is not the case with That Coffee Roasters. They put passion and dedication in their services and products. Contact them to see it yourself!

Colombian lands have the best terrains for the production of the best coffee.

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