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.

May. 14, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -5 Best Ways to Make Coffee While Camping - May 14, 2021

3. Brew Like a Cowboy

Cowboy coffee is ideal if you don’t want to carry any extra coffee equipment. You just need a stove (or fire), water, coffee grounds, and a pot. First, take out your pot and add 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds for every 6 to 8 ounces of water. Bring this mixture to a boil, then take the pot off the heat. Next, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water to help the grounds settle. Your coffee grounds will fall to the bottom and you can pour yourself a homemade cup of coffee. Pro tip: Make sure you pour the coffee slowly for your grounds to remain at the bottom of the pot.

May. 13, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series -Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour? - May 13, 2021

Wondering why your coffee tastes sour? Our perception of sour taste in coffee has a number of roots. Let's dig into some possible causes of sour coffee and how to prevent them.

May. 12, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series - Which Coffee Has the Most Caffeine? - May 12, 2021

Not getting enough caffeine to jumpstart your day? If you're looking to understand and/or boost your morning coffee ritual, there are a few things to know about caffeine.

May. 11, 2021

Clear Lake Coffee Roasters: At Home Series - Is Coffee Acidic? - May 11, 2021

In short, yes. Coffee is acidic. But it's not acidic in the way you might think it is. Coffee, like most things we like to drink, is naturally acidic. Acids yield flavor, literally by donating protons to receptors on the tongue. That's why other common drinks such as beer, soda, fruit juice and wine are naturally acidic (and are all more acidic than coffee, in fact).