Coffee Bean Corral Blog
Search the Coffee Bean Matrix
How to Make Espresso at Home

How to Make Espresso at Home

People are often intimidated by the thought of making an espresso at home – immediately a barrage of self-doubt fueled paranoia forms and you may be whispering to yourself that “I’m not a barista” or “don’t I need an espresso machine?”. Fear not, a shot of espresso can be made at home, without requiring a trip to the local coffee café, saving you both money (in the long run) and honing your coffee-making skills....

read more
A DIY Roaster’s Guide to Making Your Own Coffee Blends

A DIY Roaster’s Guide to Making Your Own Coffee Blends

Simply put a coffee blend is a combination of two different single-origin coffee beans. The explicit purpose of which is to create a new and unique combination out of two different coffee bean's respective flavors to create a delicious cup of specialty coffee....

read more
Beat the Heat with these Cold Brew Coffee Recipes

Beat the Heat with these Cold Brew Coffee Recipes

With summer in full swing, what better time to cool off with a delicious cold brew, but rather than simply make a ho-hum cold brew, why not try something a bit more delicious? Our cold brew recipes are sure to please, especially if you're tired watery, diluted iced coffee with loads of milk and sweeteners....

read more
CBC Guide: Ethiopia Coffee

CBC Guide: Ethiopia Coffee

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, which makes sense since its climate for growing coffee and the coffee it produces are pure perfection. Some even say that the original Ethiopian name for coffee, “Kaffa bunn,” was anglicized into the word we know today, “coffee.”...

read more

Promotions, New Beans, & Great Flavors

Get a weekly caffeine jolt from Coffee Bean Corral.