In our previous post, we sought to better understand what taste is and the vocabulary used to describe it, which can sometimes feel like trying to learn a new language. What we love about third-wave specialty coffee is that deeper appreciation isn’t just for baristas or professional tasters anymore. Anyone…
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Understanding Taste and Coffee Flavor Notes
Coffee is more than just a magical elixir that wakes us up and energizes the pursuit of our dreams. At MistoBox, coffee is an experience. Not only should coffee taste amazing, but that taste can tell part of a story that spans generations, continents, and cultures. Taste is the language…
The MistoBox Specialty Coffee Tasting Series
Our mission at MistoBox is simple: We want to make it easy for you to discover and brew the world’s best coffee at home. It’s our passion to create an unforgettable specialty coffee journey that is personalized to the unique taste preferences of each and every coffee lover. In the…
Coffee Glossary
Understanding Specialty Coffee Jargon A B C D E F G H I L M O P Q R S T U V W A Acidity The desirable taste or flavor sensation of brightness or pop in a coffee; acidity does not refer to pH level or acid content of…
Best Coffee Cocktail Recipes
We all love coffee but what about a coffee cocktail, I mean that is just music to our mouth! Here are 5 coffee cocktails we are loving right now. 1. Sweet and Tangy Coffee & Whisky Ingredients 6 oz. Coffee 1.5 oz. (3 tablespoons) Honey 3/4 oz. (1.5 tablespoons) Lemon…
A Beginners Cupping Experience in Colombia
Have you ever gone to a lovely specialty coffee cafe and felt completely out of your depth just looking at the variety of choices you’re presented with? Light, medium, or dark roast? Single origin or a blend? Do I prefer South American or African coffees? What is stone fruit and…
Coffee Tasting: How to train your palate and build your coffee tasting vocabulary
Have you ever been at a loss while trying to taste the flavor notes printed on your favorite bag of coffee? While these notes are helpful to experienced coffee tasters, the everyday coffee drinker is often flat out confused what it means when a coffee is going to taste like mandarin…
Host the Perfect Brunch
I think we can all agree that any excuse to gather friends and enjoy some great drinks and tasty food is a good one. There are some downsides to going out for brunch, though. Where I live (Denver, CO), it’s a given you’ll wait for at least an hour, spend $20…
What is Coffee Cupping?
If you are a coffee lover who has no clue what cupping is then read on. Coffee cupping, or tasting, is a special practice used to observe and evaluate the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. It’s usually reserved for the pros but can be done informally by anyone, which…
Your Perfect Holiday Blends are Here (but not for long)!
‘Tis the season for holiday coffee blends! Whether you’re visiting your in-laws for the pre-pre-Christmas dinner or attending an uproarious holiday jamboree, it’s customary to bring some spirits and a bag of fresh-roasted holiday coffee. Coffee to pair with the glazed ham, with the pecan pie, and everything in between!…