We have all heard the colloquial phrase "Cup of Joe" tossed around in reference to the common brew. But who in the world is Joe? There are a few theories about Joe. One theory equates the commonality of people named Joe and the ubiquitousness of drinking coffee. That is, Joes and coffee are classic [...]
It’s safe to say that we here at SlackTide Coffee Roasters are not typically found drinking decaf. However, there are certainly moments when it is necessary, and that does not mean quality and taste should be compromised! Let’s talk a bit about decaffeinating coffee and the Sugar Cane Process in [...]
Of the small pleasures in life, there are few better than opening a fresh bag of coffee from your favorite roaster. The delicious and powerful aroma quickly fills the room, bringing a smile to anyone near - all is right in the world. If you’re taking the plunge into the specialty coffee scene, [...]
Maybe you've heard of the "Third Wave" specialty coffee craze. Or maybe you're just fed up with the corner Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts - well, here's a quick guide to brewing delicious "pour over" coffee at home! What's a pour over? It's coffee made by slowly pouring hot water over freshly ground coffee beans, which drips through a filter [...]
Interest for organic products has skyrocketed in American and European markets over the past few decades, but organically grown coffee is recently disappearing for reasons less expected. Throughout the 1990s, widespread international market liberalization policies (think free trade) resulted in a reduced price for commodity grade coffee. Due to the [...]
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), an essential non-profit within the industry, states that, "Specialty coffee can consistently exist through the dedication of the people who have made it their life's work to continually make quality their highest priority." Although vague, the SCA’s definition immediately brings to mind two fundamentals: (1) [...]
People love coffee. According to Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day, and the U.S. spends over $40 billion on coffee annually. Coffee is the second-most traded commodity on the world market, outpacing natural gas, gold, wheat, cotton, [...]