The Vermont Coffee Blog
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
We usually assess the general taste or flavor of anything we ingest based on our experience with food. This makes perfect sense, when you think about it. For our ancestors of long-ago, beverages were probably a no-brainer. The main source was water. Their main concern revolved around food, and with assessing the taste and safety … Continue reading Understanding Coffee Acidity, Balance and Body
It is said that behind every genius there is probably a supportive companion and certainly a fair amount of coffee. Coffee has been roasted and turned into the beverage we know and love today since the 13th century. Prior to this, it was consumed in various other forms, including as an energy bar. But it … Continue reading 5 Famous Coffee Drinkers
