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...]