How Do They Make Decaf Coffee When the Caffeine is in The Bean?

Excellent question:

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2015/01/12/decaffeination-processes-how-do-they-make-decaf-coffee-when-the-caffeine-is-in-the-bean/

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Resist Dogmatic Coffee

Great article....

http://www.freshcup.com/resist-dogmatic-coffee/

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Yemeni Coffee = Coffee Almanac

http://www.freshcup.com/yemeni-coffee/

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Training Your Way to Excellence

If you currently own a coffee shop, the best profitable way to retain and/or obtain growth for your new business is to have an appeasing, most friendliest baristas who make outstanding drinks with consistency. The best way to get those baristas is to train them, and train them exceptionally well.

If you are a barista, the best way to up your expertise in the professional world of coffee, is to care enough about what you're pouring into every cup and how close to perfection you're making it and in doing so, with nothing less than pure excellence--whether it’s your customer service skills or your beverage creation acumen. The best way to improve is by attending training classes, seminars and keeping your staff up to par on the modern way of coffee and it's expectations.

Practice makes perfect and the absolute on point training is the way to and excellent cup of coffee. One other key point in serving a perfect cup of coffee is keeping in mind at all times on making sure you're treating those beans right.

http://www.freshcup.com/training-your-way-to-excellence/

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The Snowy Plover Love:

"Pretty presentation aside, the Snowy Plover is much more than a signature drink for the team at Andytown."

http://www.freshcup.com/plover-love/

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Grinding, Part Two:

Keeping the flow of consistency: Never compromise until the extraction is perfect for the perfect grind.

http://www.freshcup.com/grinding-part-two/

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Grinding, Part One:

This has to be one of the most crucial articles ever written and one I've read. I'm glad to share I was trained by probably one of the top barista instructors of Oregon - hands down. Perfect read for a perfect grind. #EspressoShotAtItsFinest ~ Liza Ann, Four Seasons Espresso...

http://www.freshcup.com/grinding-part-one/

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Coffee Talk Spaces

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2015/02/06/coffee-talk-spaces/

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Non-Dairy Products For Professional Baristas

I knew it--before long coconut milk would make it's way into the barista world of coffee bars! #GoodStuff!

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2015/02/26/non-dairy-products-designed-for-professional-baristas-pacific-barista-series/

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The Tamping Debate

....if you want the best shot and/or cup of coffee--yes, you need a tamper. End of debate. End of story.

http://www.freshcup.com/the-tamping-debate/

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Wood-Fired

A burnt bean is not a good bean....

http://www.freshcup.com/wood-fired/

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Coffee Talk: Sorting

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2015/01/23/coffee-talk-sorting/

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Cascara & Rum

Sound a bit deliciously interesting to me...hmm.

http://www.freshcup.com/cascara-rum/

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Oh, Guess What Time It Is?

It's coffee time! All day, everyday! #CoffeeTime

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3 Daily Cups Of Coffee Linked To Reduced Endometrial Cancer Risk

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/02/09/3-daily-cups-coffee-linked-to-reduced-endometrial-cancer-risk/

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Starbucks Turns To Coconuts As Non-Dairy Demands Soars

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/242592

#Entrepreneur 

Coffee Cuisine

Coffee served on a plate....

http://www.freshcup.com/coffee-cuisine/

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Symposium 2015: A Platform for New Ideas in Coffee

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2015/01/22/symposium-2015-offers-perspectives-insights-and-discussions-on-the-next-generation-of-coffee/

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There’s Now Coffee To Help You Fall Asleep

http://time.com/3677309/coffee-you-can-drink-before-sleep/

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Training Your Way To Excellence

(This is an example as to why we must always aim to do everything in the spirit of EXCELLENCE! Some people actually pay attention to detail.)...cont'.

http://www.freshcup.com/training-your-way-to-excellence/

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14 International Coffee Recipes For A Double Shot Of Culture

http://mashable.com/2015/01/18/coffee-recipes-around-the-world/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link

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Today I Need A Little Bit Of, And A Whole Lot Of......

#CoffeeWithJesus

Atmosphere and Other Uses of the Built Environment

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2013/11/13/atmosphere-and-other-uses-of-the-built-environment/

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Coffeeology

#Coffeeology

Fairtrade Foundation Launches $460,000 Project to Empower Female Farmers in Kenya

http://dailycoffeenews.com/2015/01/09/fairtrade-foundation-launches-460000-project-to-empower-female-farmers-in-kenya/

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Coffee Talk: Gesha

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2015/01/08/coffee-talk-gesha/

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Ethiopia And Kenya Coffees Dominate 2015 Good Food Awards List

http://dailycoffeenews.com/2015/01/09/ethiopia-and-kenya-dominate-2015-list-of-good-food-award-coffee-winners/

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Peace - Love - Coffee

We all seek Peace, we all desire Love, and we all need Coffee.....

Perceiving Is Believing: Getting To Know Your Coffee

http://www.scaa.org/chronicle/2014/12/11/perceiving-is-believing-getting-to-know-your-coffee/

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Jamaica’s Coffee Board Cracking Down On Counterfeit Blue Mountain Sellers

http://dailycoffeenews.com/2014/12/01/jamaicas-coffee-board-cracking-down-on-counterfeit-blue-mountain-sellers/

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Cupping And Brewing Methods

http://thirdwavecoffeesource.com/cupping-and-brewing-methods/

#ThirdWayCoffeeSource

How To Store Coffee

http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=70

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Coffee With A Story

...true story. #IAmYours

America's Coffee Obsession

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/americas-coffee-obsession_n_987885.html

#HuffpostTaste

A New Species Of Mocha

http://www.freshcup.com/a-new-species-of-mocha/

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Rainforest Coban

http://thirdwavecoffeesource.com/rainforest-coban/

#ThirdWaveCoffeeSource

Animation Latte Art In Motion

http://dailycoffeenews.com/2014/12/30/1000-lattes-for-a-stop-motion-animation-love-story/

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15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/coffee

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Roasting Levels Are Important Variables

http://www.freshcup.com/descriptors-kickapoo/

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Coffee Is My Other Blood Type

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/community/chi-ugc-article-januarys-coffee-talk-features-coffee-2014-12-31-story.html

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