Roasting is the final stage of a coffee’s complex journey from an agricultural product to a roasted bean that is ready to be ground, brewed, and enjoyed. We refer to coffee beans that have not yet been roasted as “green beans”, which get their name from their greenish hue. Before…
What influences the taste of coffee?
Once you have a baseline understanding of what taste is and how to begin tasting specialty coffee you may begin to wonder how coffee becomes so dynamic and what factors influence the taste of coffee. Are you curious why you taste a hint of citrus? Maybe you have begun to…
Strong vs Rich vs Bold Coffee: What’s the difference?
As coffee lovers, we are constantly subjected to marketing ploys where large coffee commodity companies have excelled in utilizing words such as “rich”, “strong”, “bold”, and “full-bodied” to describe coffee and influence our thinking for years. The terms are alluring, but what do they actually mean? Truthfully it varies widely…
Guide to Coffee Cupping: Refine Your Coffee Tasting Skills at Home
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.…
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
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 coffee but rather the…
How to Make the Best Cold Brew & Iced Coffee
There were a lot of things we were looking forward to this summer that have fallen through or been canceled altogether. The Summer Olympics, a much-needed beach vacation, summer concerts, and the list goes on. Fortunately, all iced coffee and cold brew plans are still on. Over the last few…
Cold Coffee Drinks We Need Right Now
Summertime may be winding down, but we’re in a heatwave and still can’t get enough of these satisfying cold coffee drinks. @Quillscoffee 1. Espresso & Tonic The coffee world can’t get enough of this drink! It’s creamy, effervescent and a has Guinness like foamy head that will have you coming back…
10 Ways Coffee Can Help Us Celebrate Mother’s Day 2020
2020 is off to a weird start and when, if ever, things will go back to normal is still very much up in the air. But with Mother’s Day quickly approaching on May 10th, you’re probably wondering how you can still celebrate and show your appreciation for mom in these…