Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: Industry Insider Series -Securing New Restaurants as Wholesale Accounts - May 24, 2021

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May. 23, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: Industry Insider Series -The Shipping Struggle is Real: Here's What Coffee Roasters Should Know - May 23, 2021

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May. 20, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -5 Oldest Coffee Houses in the World - May 20, 2021

Coffee makes connections: to ourselves, to each other, to the world, and even to the past. Here are five of the oldest, most prominent coffee houses across the globe, where our favorite beverage has been served and enjoyed in much the same way for hundreds of years.

May. 19, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -What Is Fair Trade Coffee? - May 19, 2021

Anyone who's strolled through the coffee section of a Whole Foods or other higher-end supermarket has been exposed to the language of what we call “industrial coffee marketing." Terms like “organic," “shade grown," and “fair trade” are product descriptors meant to make us feel better about what we’re buying. But what do they actually mean?

Read on to understand the differences between fair trade and direct trade coffee.

May. 18, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -Is Coffee Good for You? - May 18, 2021

Is coffee good for you? Our answer is a resounding "yes," of course. But we talked to nutritionists and doctors and looked at science-backed studies to get the facts straight.

May. 17, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -Seven Best Coffee Desserts - May 17, 2021

If you love coffee, try preparing dessert with it! Or, if you know someone who loves coffee, gift them with a coffee-infused treat. These are some of our favorite coffee dessert recipes.

May. 16, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -How to Taste Coffee Like a Pro - May 16, 2021

1. Don't Worry About Brew Method

For professionals, coffee tasting is a well-specified technical procedure called a cupping. We avoid this, and so should you, unless you're planning on becoming a coffee bean grader or coffee roaster. Not only is it a ton of overhead, but it can be overwhelming to taste so much of the raw flavor of the beans (the advantage of the cupping method). Worse, it's just not a great way to enjoy your coffee!

May. 15, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -How to Grind Coffee Beans - May 15, 2021

How to Grind Coffee Beans

Once you buy fresh coffee, the secret to a great cup lies in the way you grind your beans. In fact, the most important piece of coffee equipment is your grinder, since it determines how taste is extracted when you brew. While pre-ground coffee is convenient, it’s always best to buy whole-bean coffee and grind it immediately before you brew.