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  • Coffee and Mycotoxins

    by Carol Blanchet
    Caffeine-conscious people are also often health-conscious people too.  There are many health benefits of coffee, but you, no doubt, have heard that...
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  • How Talking Crow Coffee Roasters began and why we became a decaf-focused roastery.

    by Carol Blanchet
    A coffee roaster who can’t have caffeine?  Yeup, that’s me (Carol).  Here’s how that began. A few years ago Eric approached me with the idea of st...

  • What is Vietnamese Coffee?

    by Carol Blanchet
    Vietnamese coffee is, well, two things: 1.  Coffee grown in Vietnam (which by the way, is mostly Robusta, which is more bitter and has nearly twice...

  • How to Make Flash Brew Coffee.

    by Carol Blanchet
    Flash Brewed coffee is also known as Japanese style coffee.   Let’s talk about what Flash Brew Coffee is NOT.  Flash brew is not cold brew coffee, ...

  • How to clean your coffee gear.

    by Carol Blanchet
    Let's face it, every cup of coffee will taste better if it's brewed from clean equipment.  All your brewing equipment will last longer if cared for...
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  • An easy DIY espresso powder for BBQ rubs and more

    by Carol Blanchet
    Are you ever in need of instant espresso powder for baking recipes or BBQ rubs?  You know you can buy it at the store, but why spend extra money on...

  • So where exactly is coffee grown?

    by Carol Blanchet
    Coffee can only grow in particular places that offer specific growing conditions.  Warm places with plenty of rain and humidity, and soil rich with...

  • The Swiss Water Process of decaffeination.

    by Carol Blanchet
     All of our delicious decafs have been decaffeinated by the Swiss Water Process, but what is that?  Have you ever wondered how Swiss Water® process...
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  • Tulips, swans, and hearts, oh my!

    by Carol Blanchet
    How to choose a pitcher to practice your latte art. Picture this… you stroll into your favorite coffee shop, vibey music playing in the background....
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  • Coffee, diterpenes, and your health

    by Carol Blanchet
    Did you know that your coffee could be hurting or helping your health? Brewed coffee contains diterpenes, which are lipids that can raise LDL chole...
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  • What is Bullet Proof Coffee?

    by Carol Blanchet
    Have you heard of Bulletproof Coffee?  Believe it or not, I first heard of it when watching a Hawaii 5-0 episode. The scene plays out like this…Cha...

  • How to detox from caffeine.

    by Carol Blanchet
    Let’s talk about a caffeine detox. There are several reasons why you might want to do consider this. Your response to caffeine has changed (you ne...
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