Mexican Altura coffee is a type of coffee that is grown in the high-altitude regions of Mexico, typically at elevations above 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) above sea level. The term “Altura” is Spanish for “high altitude,” which refers to the ideal growing conditions for this type of coffee. Mexican Altura coffee is known for its […]
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Puerto Escondido is a world-renowned surf destination located on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning ocean views, and consistent surf breaks that offer a range of wave sizes and shapes. Puerto Escondido is also home to a vibrant nightlife scene and several important cultural and historical […]
Chicama, Peru
Chicama is a small beach town located in the north of Peru, known for its long, consistent left-hand waves that are popular with surfers from around the world. In addition to surfing, Chicama offers a range of outdoor activities and a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. One of the main attractions in Chicama is the surfing. The […]
Surf & Coffee Journal – April 8, 2023, Granada, Nicaragua
After a week of waves and dust, pigs in the road, offshores blowing water into our ears, we moved to Granada for a couple of nights before leaving Nicaragua. I have never been to Granada, and really wanted to make sure it was part of the itinerary this time around. The last trip was much […]
Surf & Coffee Journal – April 2, 2023
Back in coffee growing country for the first time in a bit. Well, a coffee growing country but not really where the coffee is grown. This trip is focused on the surfing side of things here in Nicaragua – Playa Santana to be more precise. A week of surfing and riding motos around Central America […]
The Decaf Espresso
Decaf espresso? On the surface it doesn’t even make sense. A decaf espresso is an oxymoron – like jumbo shrimp or deafening silence. What is decaf espresso? It is helpful to remember that espresso refers to the way the shot of coffee, decaf or not, is prepared. People often confuse this with an ‘espresso roast’ […]