Volcanica Coffee - Specialty Coffee Blog

To make a low acid decaf coffee, we start by using a whole bean coffee that is already low in acidity. We then have them decaffeinated through the Swiss Water Process that is chemical-free.

The difference between Sulawesi Coffee and Toraja is that Toraja is a different variety with limited production. They are both fine coffees with similar characteristics. Customers have recently discovered Toraja Sulawesi "White Eagle," and it is now one of our most popular sellers.

Q: I just bought an automatic espresso maker and it recommends not using oily beans and I like flavored coffees, what medium or lightly roasted coffee bean do you recommend? A: The problem with flavored coffees is that the flavor tends to stick in machines like an automatic espresso maker and you will taste it for a while after you switch to regular beans....

Our decaf gourmet coffee uses a Swiss Water Process. This is 100% chemical-free producing the best tasting decaf coffee. Each bag has the above sticker, which indicates the coffee has been decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process.

Freezing whole bean coffee does not damage it and it helps preserve it over sitting on a shelf. It should never go in the refrigerator because the moisture will deteriorate coffee more quickly.

I have a collection of thermal coffee mugs that I use to drink my coffee on the road that I have collected over the years. Some have been free promotional mugs and others that I have bought.

The BBC has a fascinating article today about the writer's coffee experience in various places worldwide. He mentions several coffees that we carry, including Kopi Luwak Coffee and Colombian Coffee, which he states is the best. Here is an excerpt from the article.