2015 in Review

In honor of my 100th blog post, I wanted to give you, my readers something special. Content that would help you and hopefully deepen your interest in the brewing process. I realize many of you reading this are very happy with your morning Folgers, K-cup or french vanilla. A few years ago, I was too…

I love coffee. No, I mean it, I love coffee. But you know that already. Last year I went on a search to visit as many of the Top 50 Coffee Shops in America as I could.  I was fortunate to visit just ten of them and with each one brought different flavors, unique surroundings…

In honor of my 100th blog post, I wanted to give you, my readers something special. Content that would hopefully deepen your interest while making specialty coffee seem less intimidating. In part one I shared with you my story from instant coffee at home to my first attempt with a french press. All the while discovering…

Back in August 2015, I vowed never to drink another Starbucks beverage again. This turned out to be the best thing I ever did and that single decision has evolutionized the way I view coffee completely! I have enjoyed coffee like I never have before, discovered unique  brewing methods and a whole coffee culture I…

The house is dark as I walk groggily down the hallway and reach for something my body desperately needs – water! You read that right, I said ‘water’. It’s the first thing I drink in the morning and it just helps my body wake up. Once I have had my water, the ritual continues. I…