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’ […]
3 Great Central American Coffees
Central American coffee is a core offering here at Twin Fin Coffee. One reason is that I just love to surf there and have had a lot of great experiences traveling to Central America over the years. The other is, well, because Central American coffee is straight up some of the finest coffee you can […]
My Half Caff Recipe
Half caff. Ah, the middle ground of caffeine. I’m actually a fan of the half caff, and sure there are pre-made blends around. The problem with that is that you can’t use those beans for either a full decaf or regular cup. So here’s my half-caff strategy. For my half caffs, which are generally my […]
Best Decaf Coffee
Decaf coffee drinkers are a finicky bunch, and their always on the lookout for the best decaf coffee available. They’ll do anything. Decaf coffee drinkers are, well, a bit desperate. I know, because I am one. I still drink caffeinated coffee as well, and even half-cafs. But the thing I’ve realized – is it another […]
Video: Shade Grown Coffee
Shade Grown Coffee from Shade Grown Coffee on Vimeo. We couldn’t agree more. I had a chance to visit some beautiful shade grown coffee plantations in the Orosi Valley region of Costa Rica a couple of summers ago. It is a beautiful thing to see. If you’re looking for a shade grown coffee to start […]
Surf and Coffee: Venice Beach On A Quick Layover
Shop Coffee Now! Each bag sold plants a tree. A quick layover in Venice Beach is always interesting. I have a board stashed there for just this sort of mission. You just never know when you’ll be in LA for a few days. Despite the influx of tech and money of the last few years, […]