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Everything You Need to Know About Robusta Coffee

December 03, 2018

Behind Coffee Arabica, Robusta is the second-most popular coffee in the world today. It is produced by the Coffea canephora plant, which was originally grown in the western and central portions of sub-Saharan Africa.
About 40% of the world’s coffee consumed each day is Coffee Robusta.

Everything You Need to Know About Arabica Coffee

November 25, 2018

When you’re making a cup of coffee in the morning, what you’re creating is a beverage that was made from the seed of the Arabica coffee plant. The seed is located within a small, red fruit that is often referred to as a “cherry.” That means this coffee can be classified as a drupe [...]

From the farm to your cup: The long winding road of coffee beans

November 19, 2018

When you want an excellent cup of coffee, you head to your pantry to make it. Whether you grind your beans at home or purchase grounds, it is easier than ever before to brew coffee or make espresso at home. There is a lot of work which goes into the availability of coffee today. Setting aside the argument [...]

Should You Be Grinding Your Coffee?

November 15, 2018

In a perfect world, coffee beans should be ground and used as close to their roasting date as possible. By doing this, you’ll be able to maximize your flavors by minimizing the exposure to light, air, and environmental contaminants. Blackout Coffee whole beans and ground both ship well in airtight sealed pouches [...]

EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: WHY IS COFFEE A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT?

November 08, 2018

While a lot of people will just gift trinkets and items that get thrown away in a closet the next day, you might want to try something different. Think about usability and things that the person in question really likes a lot. That’s why it makes a lot of sense to send coffee as a holiday gift [...]

6 COFFEE BREWING METHODS: HOW TO BREW COFFEE RIGHT!

November 06, 2018

Brewing methods discussed: Drip Coffee Machine, Pour Over, Cold Brew, Aeropress, French Press and Chemex. Learn how to brew Blackout Coffee to perfection with these simple methods. We go over what you need in order to brew coffee and which coffee is recommended [...]

HOW TO BREW KICKASS COFFEE AT HOME

November 02, 2018

The problem is that you do not really love your coffee, do you? Good home-brew is easy enough to make, but it can be challenging to get your morning coffee right consistently.
Here are some ideas that will immediately improve that cup of coffee (or 3) that you have each morning with any brewing equipment [...]

Christmas gift ideas for deployed soldiers, military and veterans

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR DEPLOYED SOLDIERS, MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS

October 31, 2018

Christmas is one of the best times of year to spend with your family and enjoy holiday traditions. Unfortunately, holidays can be difficult for military members and their families when they are serving overseas or are deployed during the holidays. It’s also that time when you need to find the right type of gift for everyone you care about especially the ones far from home [...]

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