For some, coffee is nothing more than a convenient way of getting caffeinated. For others it goes way beyond that. The same way connoisseurs may appreciate a fine wine or a craft beer, the coffee industry has a term to describe a similarly gourmet approach to the world's most popular drink. It's called Specialty Coffee. You may have come across this phrase if you've checked out some of the higher-end coffees available. So what is 'specialty coffee' and why does it matter to me as a coffee lover? Definition of Specialty Coffee There are two types of definitions when it comes to understanding specialty coffee. The first definition of specialty coffee is a general one. In short, it's … [Read more...]
Caffeic Coffee Review – Indonesian
Last week I received a small sample package of fresh roasted whole beans from Caffeic Coffee. Caffeic coffee is a relatively new startup located in my home state of Montana. While I’d heard the name tossed around in various coffee conversations among friends, I just hadn’t had the opportunity to try any of their offerings until now. My first experience with this coffee brand involved their single origin whole bean from Indonesia, specifically the island of Java. I'm the type that believes the most helpful coffee reviews are the ones that offer some context. A few years ago, I discovered single origin coffees and began to realize they often represent a distinct quality or class of coffee. … [Read more...]
Caffeic Coffee Review – Burundi Nkonge Hill
Here at Best Quality Coffee, we've started a new series featuring small-batch gourmet coffee brands from around the world. Our first stop is in Helena, MT where a small family-owned roaster has been helping to redefine the meaning of high quality coffee. Caffeic Coffee opened its doors in 2017 and shares the same ethos that drives the Third Wave coffee movement which regards coffee as an artisinal beverage like wine as opposed to a standard commodity. Caffeic's entire approach to coffee reflects their view that coffee isn't just a drink, but a multi-sensory experience to savored. For this Caffeic Coffee review, we'll be sampling their Burundi Nkonge Hill single-origin … [Read more...]
