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What is the best part of drinking a good cup of coffee? From the soothing feeling it gives you, to the fresh aroma, and the satisfying flavor, it’s hard to pick just one aspect of it that you love most! Before that coffee ever reaches your cup, or even before it makes its way into a package, there is quite a bit of work that goes into making the coffee meet and exceed your expectations. That’s where the role of a coffee roastmaster comes into play.

What is your preference when it comes to coffee—decaf or regular? It’s a question that you’re probably asked whenever you stop by your coffee shop for your daily brew. Many drink decaf coffee for the peace of mind that they’re having the same coffee experience without the uneasy side effects of regular coffee. But, how much difference does it really make, if any?

We are only nine days away from one of the biggest holidays of the year—Thanksgiving! Everyone is getting ready to whip out their best family recipes, show off their cooking chops, and maybe even put together a party like no other. When it comes to the big feast, most people are focused on the bounty of delicious food, from the roast turkey to the pumpkin pies.

You have developed the perfect recipes, a clear business plan, and the perfect location for your coffee shop. What’s next? You have to start thinking about the best way to design your shop layout to entice customers and make them feel welcome. You may not be very artistic or a professional designer, but if you keep the following in mind, you will be fully equipped to get the job done.

Are you trying to grow and expand the offerings at your own café or coffee shop? Finding new ways to do this can be tedious, and at times, overwhelming. You may want to consider adding a selection of unique teas to your menu, and thanks to CoffeeAM, it’s so much easier. We would love to ease your stress by providing your business with a variety of exceptional wholesale, loose-leaf gourmet teas, herbal teas, and tisanes to help you offer customers the best quality possible.

When you go to coffee shops, generally, you will see a similar set of menu items—espressos, lattes, regular coffee, and cappuccinos, to name a few. Over the years, national days and months have actually been specially established to honor our love for certain foods and beverages, like these. For example, in September, across the United States, we celebrated one of our favorite days of the year—National Coffee Day. Well, this Sunday, November 8th, it’s National Cappuccino Day, and we’re helping you get ready for the fun with some cool tools and recipes.

We have told you about coffee from many parts of the world, from Brazil to Guatemala, Argentina to Ethiopia. Today, we are going to tell you about a region that you may not know very well—Sumatra. We will address the basics on Sumatran coffee, and give you a taste of what makes it so popular.

Ready or not, here it comes! Halloween is only two days away! Have you made your party plans? You may be looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit without having to dig deep into your wallet. With a little bit of help from your friends at CoffeeAM, you can do just that! At this time of year, sitting down and telling scary stories, and/or watching scary movies is a popular pastime. But, have you been watching or hearing “spooky” tales, and thinking to yourself, “I could do this so much better!” Well, this year, we are giving YOU a chance to give us your best shot—literally—with your coffee as the star.

Coffee has always been one of the top three most popular drinks worldwide. Yet, the proper way to consume coffee varies from continent to continent, and even from nation to nation. What is considered normal etiquette or good manners in one place, may be considered impolite elsewhere. You probably think coffee is coffee—no matter where you are, it’s all the same. But, you could not be more wrong. Just like foods vary from culture to culture, beverages do too! Let’s take a look at the way people drink coffee across the globe, so the next time you are travelling, you will fit right in with the locals!