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11/01/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Grind
There are three main types of Coffee Grind: Coarse, medium and fine, these have many subcategories.
The type of grind will vary depending on the brewing method being used, so if you ask your trusted barista, he or she will tell you what type of grind is needed for your beverage.
Remember that if you are brewing at home, you should make sure to purchase the right kind of grind. Otherwise, you could buy whole-bean coffee and grind it yourself, this way you will be sure that is the right grind for your coffee-maker and you will be able to experiment with different grind variations to find the right one for you.
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10/31/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
TYPES OF ROASTS - DARK ROASTS
Dark roasts are achieved through a roasting temperature that ranges from 230°C to 250°C. They usually go beyond the second crack.
These kinds of roasts have a fuller body and a smokey taste, they have an almost black color and have less caffeine than the other types of roasts.
In the next image you can observe the different types of roasts starting from a green coffee bean all the way to a full dark roast.
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10/30/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
TYPES OF ROASTS - MEDIUM ROASTS
Medium roasts are achieved through a roasting temperature that ranges from 210°C to 230°C. In the darker spectrum of the medium roasts, there will be a second crack, but they tend not to go beyond that.
Medium roasts have a balance between the body and the flavors, they have a medium-brown color and have less caffeine than lighter roasts.
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10/11/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
TYPES OF ROASTS - LIGHT ROASTS
Light roasts are achieved through a roasting temperature that ranges from 180°c to 210°C. Around 205°C, coffee beans will pop much like popcorn, this “pop” is called the first crack, and light roasts usually don’t go beyond this first crack.
Light roasts have more acidity than the other roasts, they have a light-brown color and conserve much of the bean’s caffeine.
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10/09/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Roast
It is thanks to the roasting process that we get that distinctive dark color of our beloved drink
This process, in our opinion, is 50% art and 50% science as roast masters have to experiment but also have a great sense of how each coffee will behave with the different temperatures.
This step is crucial for achieving a great beverage, as a difference of a few seconds or a few degrees can separate an exceptional coffee from a mediocre one, so that’s why we at Essense only work with real artisans that are the best of their kind.
To be able to make a perfect roast you need a lot of experience, you need to have a flawless time and temperature control, and you must be able to recognise how to bring out the best of coffee.
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10/08/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Processes - HONEY
This is a half-way method between dry and washed because it uses water to remove must of the fruit, but it leaves the mucilage or “honey” and then it is left out to dry in the sunlight.
In this process, a balance can be achieved between the sweetness of the fruit and the original properties of the bean.
The honey method is used a lot in coffees from Costa Rica and some subcategories have been developed (Yellow, red, golden, black and white).
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10/04/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Processes - DRY / NATURAL
This process, also known as the natural process, is the traditional method that has been used for centuries and it was first used in Ethiopia.
In this method, coffee cherries are left to dry in the sun before separating the fruit from the bean.
One of the problems with this method is that low-quality producers mix unripe fruits alongside ripe ones, it creates an inconsistency in the flavor, and that is why this method is being considered a low-quality one.
This method is cost effective as it doesn’t need any investment such as the washed method. The only condition is that there has to be enough sunlight during this period for achieving a successful drying.
The dry method can achieve, if well done, very interesting notes of flavors and aromas because the beans with the drying process manage to absorb some of the sweet and fruity qualities of the cherry.
Another positive trait of this method is that it is the most eco-friendly one of the processes, as it only utilizes sunlight and no other raw materials.
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10/02/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Processes - WASHED
The washed method consists of separating the fruit from the bean as cleanly as possible utilizing water as a cleaning agent. In this method, the main protagonist is the bean, by separating the fruit from the bean, this method is a great way to appreciate the true characteristics of a single origin coffee.
One drawback of this method is that it produces a lot of water-wastage, although many producers are experimenting with new techniques which highly reduces the water usage and optimizes productivity.
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09/26/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Harvest
There are two main types of harvesting: Selective picking and Stripping.
Selective picking is the most used method in high-quality coffees, this kind of picking is done exclusively by hand. Experienced farmers choose only the perfectly mature cherries and leave the other ones to let them mature further.
Stripping can be done either manually, with mechanical st*****rs or with large-scale harvesting machines. Contrary to the selective picking, this method does not give importance to the maturation state of the cherries, it focuses on speed/low-cost rather than quality, the results will be cherries in all stages of maturation that will have to be divided in order to avoid mixing them up.
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09/23/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Cherry
As you can see in the image below, the coffee cherry is a complex fruit made up of different parts, eventually arriving all the way to the green coffee bean that is utilized for brewing coffee.
Flowers will come and fall off the coffee tree before the cherries start developing. It takes a total of 9 months for coffee cherries to be fully mature and ready for harvesting.
Coffee cherries start out green and turn bright red, orange or yellow when fully mature depending on the variety.
Ever wondered how a coffee cherry tastes like? Just a hint, it does not taste like the beverage. Although experienced farmers can tell the variety just by tasting the cherry, the flavor is very different from the beverage because of all of the processes that the coffee bean goes through.
Its flavor depends on the variety, but a common trait is that all of them are sweet as honey. Some of them taste like mangoes, other like berries and other more herbal-like, and if the process is well done, some of the traits will be transferred to the beverage.
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09/17/2024
COFFEE: THE JOURNEY FROM THE SEED TO YOUR CUP
The Seed
As previously stated, the coffee bean is actually a seed. When it is processed (pulped, roasted and ground) it is used to brew coffee, otherwise, it is like every other seed and it can be used to grow coffee trees.
Coffee plants usually start as seedlings in shaded nurseries, with specifical conditions to help them grow healthy and strong. They will be watered and kept safe from the elements until they are strong enough to be planted. Coffee seedlings will remain up to 15 months in a nursery before they are ready to be taken to their permanent setting.
Planting normally takes place during the rainy season, so the earth it is planted in remains wet and soft while the plant’s roots get firmly set. It usually takes up to 4 years before a newly planted coffee tree starts bearing fruits (Coffee Cherry).
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12345 Jones Road, Suite 250
Houston, TX
77070
To get to Jones Road in Houston using public transport, take the bus or train to the nearest station and walk for about 10 minutes to reach your destination. If you are driving, take the highway and exit at Jones Road, and then find parking in the area.
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| Tuesday |
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| Wednesday |
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| Thursday |
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| Friday |
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| Saturday |
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Al-Aqeeq: Coffee From Yemen is a coffee shop with a mission to create change and stability in communities that need it the most. The business was started by two young entrepreneurs, Hasan and Hussain Rangwala, who wanted to help the people of Yemen rise from poverty and addiction. They developed the idea of selling high-quality Yemeni coffee in the US, which is known as one of the richest and most highly prized coffees in the world.
What sets Al-Aqeeq apart from other coffee shops is their commitment to creating jobs and income for the people of Yemen that won't get affected by anything that happens in the world. By selling Yemen coffee and creating a demand for their farmer's coffee in the U.S., they are helping farmers and communities create better lives for themselves.
The coffee at Al-Aqeeq is exceptional, with a rich flavor that can only come from Yemeni beans. The shop has been open since 2018, and after two years, they continue to sell Yemen coffee with the goal of creating a market that lasts for centuries to come.
If you're looking for a way to empower change and create stability while enjoying an excellent cup of coffee, then Al-Aqeeq: Coffee From Yemen is definitely worth checking out. With their mission-driven approach and commitment to quality, this Houston-based coffee shop is making a difference one cup at a time.
