Washing and Processing: Coffee Bean Basics

Have you washed your coffee? If it isn’t washed, it is dirty? Those of us who work professionally in the coffee roasting field know these terms well, but for those new to the coffee industry, the different types of washing and processing that a coffee bean goes through before it reaches your cup can be […]
The Life of the Coffee Bean

While most people are aware that coffee comes from beans, few people realize the many steps it takes to go from a plant to the delicious green coffee beans you can buy in bulk from our online store! Read on to find out the humble life of the coffee bean and how it plays a […]
Decaffeination and What it Means for Your Cup

For some, the thought of decaffeinated coffee is heretic! Isn’t that what this delicious brew is for? But for those with health conditions, sleeping issues, or those who just don’t like that caffeine jitter, a cup of decaf can be just the thing. How is coffee decaffeinated, and how does it affect your cup? Read […]
What is Kopi Coffee and Why is it So Good?

If you’ve visited our online store to buy green coffee beans online, you may have noticed that we offer kopi luwak coffee—and that it is a bit more pricey than our regular Arabica or Columbian blends. What is kopi luwak, where on earth did it start, and why is it so good? We’ll try to […]
Coffee Varieties and What They Mean in Your Cup

Arabica or Robusta? Faced with these different terms, many consumers simply take a guess—Arabica sounds… Arabic, perhaps, like it comes from a hot climate, where Robusta… will be robust? For those in the coffee industry, however, there is far more to it than just what those names can suggest. At Lavanta Coffee Roasters in New […]