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April 1, 2016

Coffee Culture on the Mountainside

Our coffee ambassador When Emeran and I visited La Voz Coffee Cooperativa along the shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, we had the privilege of being guided up the Nariz mountainside by a coffee farmer named Erwin. Erwin was the type of person who ...

March 29, 2016

Case Study 1: La Voz Cooperativa

We are back from our origin trip and cannot wait to share information about the coffee growers we met in Guatemala and Honduras. This case study focuses on La Voz Cooperativa, a Guatemalan co-op which was almost destroyed by corruption ten years ago, ...

March 11, 2016

TDS Relates to Quality in Coffee

TDS (total dissolved solids) has been a litmus test for coffee brewing for decades. The Coffee Brewing Handbook is still the recommended guide. However, it is seldom used on the ground level in cafe/restaurant settings (pun intended). TDS is a direct ...

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March 4, 2016

Coffee Bean Flour {Treat yourself}

Something green is cooking at A&E Coffee beans? Well, yes. Always. Right now I’m referring to coffee beans that are left a little more green and then used in baking. Dan Perlman, a Brandeis professor, recently discovered a way to use lightly ...

February 26, 2016

Cafe Make-Over

Our Amherst cafe is getting a make-over in the near future. We have morphed our space many times over the years and we are about to update again. This time, we are focusing mainly on the sitting area, which we lovingly call the Sun Porch. Quality ...

February 11, 2016

Raising a Quality Employee

This is my son, Coulter Shaw Langmaid. He is 12 and in 7th grade. Coult is a great kid, and that is a completely unbiased assessment. Just ask any teacher. He has his moments, as we all do, but in general, he has been easy to raise. Let me preface by ...

February 5, 2016

Cold Brew – the science, the art

Cold brew coffee has been gaining traction throughout the coffee industry over the past few years. It’s famous for its smooth, rich, non-acidic flavor. Select cafes across the country are now serving it on a nitrogen tap, as a Guinness beer ...

February 1, 2016

Specials for February at A&E

The key words this month are floral and spice. What is the best way to deal with the winter doldrums? Spice it up! What is the best way to dream of springtime? Bring in the rose and lavender. We are not messing around with these specials. Come by our ...

January 28, 2016

Coffee Acid: Friend or Foe?

I see many customers come into the café requesting a coffee with low acidity. It is clear that coffee acid can upset people’s stomachs, producing symptoms like acid reflux. For years we have recommended our Kona, with its perceptibly smooth lack of ...

January 21, 2016

Brewing Standards for Excellent Coffee

You are investing in quality coffee; please spend a few minute investing in brewing an excellent cup! Below are some common-sense steps that you should already have in place to brew excellent coffee. Brewing Excellent Coffee Clean, filtered water ...

January 12, 2016

Nurture: One Word Resolution for 2016

One Little Word is an idea inspired by Ali Edwards. Several years ago, she came up with a idea to use one word as a resolution. The simpler the goal, the easier to remember and follow through. I came across this concept via my cousin, Kia Bondurant. ...

October 8, 2015

Norma Lara Coffee is BACK!

A&E Coffee Roastery and Tea welcomes back Norma Lara Micro-lot Honduran coffee just in time for the fall. This customer and staff favorite is not only an exceptional cup of coffee but also an example of a great global collaboration between coffee ...