The Best Fresh Coffee Beans

If you're looking for bean the best coffee, you should purchase whole beans at an area coffee roaster or shop. A retailer that has an array of blends would be a good choice.

Koffee Kult's Thunder Bolt is a dark French roast with an intensely satisfying flavor. It's a bit more expensive however it's organic1, fair-trade2 and does not contain any additives.

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee bean renowned for its refreshing flavor and delicate scent, is among the world's most sought-after coffee beans. It's also a fantastic source of antioxidants. It's best brewed without sugar or milk to preserve its unique flavor profile. It's a great match for savory foods to balance the sweet-salty. It's also a great option for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ethiopia is often known as the place of birth of coffee. According to the legend, one goatherder named Kaldi noticed that his flock seemed more active after eating berries of red being grown near his home. He then tried the berries for himself and noticed they had a significant effect on the energy levels of his body. The herder shared the fruit with his family and this was how coffee was first consumed.

In the Yirgacheffe region of Sidamo, Ethiopia, coffee is usually "washed" or processed wet. This helps to eliminate sour tastes and create a bright, clean taste. In the mid-2000s, coffee prices spiked to levels that were unsustainable for many farmers across the world, including Ethiopia. The Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union was able keep the farmers in business by being able to negotiate on the market and Bean adopting fair trade initiatives. This led to the creation of a new breed of single-origin Ethiopian coffees that are fruity and are referred to as "new naturals". Today, the world enjoys the unique floral and citrusy taste of the Yirgacheffe beans.

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