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How Is Instant Coffee Made?
How Is Instant Coffee Made?

Although often snubbed by coffee snobs, instant coffee is worth paying attention to. Well-crafted blends can pack in plenty of flavor and aroma and are great to have on hand for busy mornings. Instant coffee isn’t just for when you’re in a rush, either: This delicious, powdered blend is perfect for adding to smoothies, mixing into baked goods, whipping up a Dalgona coffee and so much more. And, in spite of what you may think, it’s made of real coffee – it just gets some extra processing post-brewing. Read on to learn more about how the two methods of making instant coffee and how they impact the final product.

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About Civilized Coffee, Civilized Coffee Blends, Coffee FactsMark Pattersoninstant coffee, instant espresso, instant coffee granules, coffee granules, coffee facts, coffee blends, coffee beans
The Daily Grind: What Ground Size You Should Be Using for Your Brew
The Daily Grind: What Ground Size You Should Be Using for Your Brew

If your interest in coffee ranges beyond grabbing a bag of Folgers at the grocery store and heaping a few spoonfuls into your Mr. Coffee every morning, then you know that the size and consistency of your grounds is a key element in producing a transcendent cup of joe. Let’s dive deeper into the why and how of grinding those beans...

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Coffee Facts, Civilized Coffee BlendsMark Pattersoncoffee, coffee lover, coffee facts, coffee beans, coffee grounds, coffee grinder, french press, pour over
Where in the World is Your Coffee From?
Where in the World is Your Coffee From?

Not unlike wine, coffee beans take on different qualities of flavor depending on where they’re grown. Altitude, soil, and plant variety all play a role in building the flavor profile of the bean. While no two coffee farms will produce the exact same flavors, these factors result in distinct underlying notes that can be tied to the coffee’s origin.

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Coffee FactsMark Pattersoncoffee lover, coffee facts, coffee beans, origin of coffee, flavors, flavor profiles, ethiopian coffee, colombian coffee, brazilian coffee, kenyan coffee, tanzanian coffee
Introducing the Refreshing and Sparkling Espresso Tonic
Introducing the Refreshing and Sparkling Espresso Tonic

Bubbly and citrusy, our new go-to summer drink Espresso Tonic is like fireworks for your taste buds. Also known as Espresso Fizz, this blend of tonic water and espresso is light, bubbly, and, thanks to a squeeze of lime or orange, deliciously tangy. Even better, the fizzing drink takes only three ingredients and can be whipped up with minimal effort. If summer had a favorite drink, we think this would be it – read on to learn how to make one for yourself at home.

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Civilized Coffee Partners With First Coast Surfrider on International Surfing Day
Civilized Coffee Partners With First Coast Surfrider on International Surfing Day

We’re thrilled to be teaming up with First Coast Surfrider to create a special blend of "Surfrider Select" coffee to help support clean oceans and waterways in Northeast Florida. Sales will be available starting June 20 - International Surfing Day - with a portion of proceeds to go directly to First Coast Surfrider to help them continue their mission and activism.

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