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Coffee

Selecting Coffee

Coffee has gone from a humble drink for those preparing for a long day of work to a complex scientific endeavor that is analyzed by people in lab coats with expensive machines.

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Brewing Coffee

10 steps to a delicious cup of coffee.

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Certifications

Coffee certification organizations vary in their exact standards, but most incentivize sustainable agricultural practices.

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Brewing Espresso

Espresso originated in Italy, where the word means "instant" or "express". This refers to a the unique brewing method that quickly forces hot water through a bed of very finely ground coffee.

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Decaffeination

For coffee lovers, nothing beats the energizing buzz and delicious flavors of freshly roasted and brewed Arabica. But even the most extreme coffee aficionados have to take it easy once the sun starts getting low.

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Steaming Milk

An intro to steaming milk for lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiato's.

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Grinding Coffee

Few things beat the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning.

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Keeping it Fresh

Extreme heat, cold, moisture, air, and even light have a negative impact on the aroma and flavor of freshly ground coffee.

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Roasting

Why does Old City Coffee taste so great? The short answer is, because we roast in-house.

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Tea

Tea

Selecting Teas

Just because we love coffee doesn’t mean we can’t love tea too! There is a lot to know when it comes to tea; history, preparation, flavor and health benefits.

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Brewing Tea

Like coffee, preparing tea well requires a little attention and care.

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Iced Sun Tea Recipe

A fun recipe we love for hot summer days.

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Earth Friendly Products & Practices

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