The Vermont Coffee Blog
Making a gift of coffee during the Holiday Season has a flavor far beyond the brew itself. Coffee, like food, is the gift of a sensory experience. In many ways, it is a gift of time also, for it invites a pause in the day to savor both the sip and the moment. Like most … Continue reading How to Buy and Store a Coffee Gift
The Holiday travels begin as we compose this article. With all the changes in rules for travelers flying in and out of country, you may wonder, “Is coffee allowed in my suitcase on a plane? How should I package coffee when traveling by plane? Can I place it in my carry-on bag?” In this article, … Continue reading Traveling with Coffee
Anything good for you, or enjoyable, is almost certain to be the topic of cultural myths and misconceptions. Here’s a familiar example at this time of year: Turkey makes us sleepy because it contains tryptophan. The truth is, it is the copious traditional Holiday meal that makes us sleepy, not the bird alone. Nuts like … Continue reading Three Coffee Myths Debunked
Ah, the conveniences and simple pleasures of modern-day life! Coffee at the touch of a button. You hear it brew in the distance while you get ready for work; music to your ears, in the midst of life’s daily little dramas. It is said that the mere act of noticing the sound of coffee dripping … Continue reading 3 Genius Coffee Maker Hacks
Great coffee was served at a recent friends’ gathering and the conversation turned precisely to that, coffee, as our host poured hot water over deliciously aromatic coffee grounds nestled in a natural paper filter. As he poured, all five people around the table fell silent for a moment as we realized with sudden intensity how … Continue reading 110 Years of Paper Filters
The expression “the pleasures of the table” evokes memories of favorite foods and great times shared with loved ones and friends. Humans have gathered around well garnished tables for millennia. For the past several centuries, we’ve had yet another delightful reason to find companionship, levity and comfort around the table: coffee. A long-time customer called … Continue reading Coffee Talk
