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Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee- What it Means
In order to be Rainforest Alliance Certified, the coffee must have been produced using sustainable methods and the coffee producers have to show a commitment to continuous improvement.
Low Acid Coffee
What most coffee drinkers mean when they talk about coffee acidity is what we call “coffee belly.” Many coffee drinkers are looking for the best low acid coffee that won’t upset their stomach.
No Coffee Shortages at Carrabassett Coffee
You may have read some scary headlines about the coffee growing industry lately but we are still getting top quality coffee to roast here in Kingfield.
Arabica Vs Robusta
In the coffee drinker’s world, there’s a lot of talk about Arabica and Robusta. But what’s the difference? And why does it matter? Read on.
The Green Bag Story: Decaf Coffee (part 3)
Part 3: Direct Solvent ProcessThe biggest challenge in decaffeinating coffee is removing the caffeine without a loss in resulting flavor. It’s very easy to accidentally take out the oils, sugars, and proteins found in a coffee bean along with the caffeine, if one is only using water. The solvents target the caffeine, while leaving behind the flavor molecules which lead to a bold and distinct decaffeinated cup of coffee.
The Green Bag Story: Decaf Coffee (part 2)
Part 2: Indirect Solvent ProcessSome decaffeinating processes use a “decaffeinating agent” or “solvent” such as ethyl acetate, or methylene chloride at one stage in the decaffeinating process. (Don’t worry– these agents are completely removed from the green coffee beans, and in some cases, they never even touch the beans themselves…
Coffee Storage FAQ’s
These are our most frequently asked questions regarding storing coffee to maintain optimum freshness and flavor for drinking.
Sparky’s Blend and the Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation
A portion of proceeds from sales of Sparky’s Blend will be donated to organizations which focus on helping kids get out into the fresh-air. For every pound purchased, two dollars of the sale price will be donated, along with two dollars matched by Carrabassett Coffee Company.
Solar Panels
We installed 92 solar panels on the roof of our roastery in June. We anticipate these panels will produce 48,620 KWH in the first year, and cover around 90% of our electrical needs.
Join the Club!
Our coffee curator, Jeff, will select two premium-grade coffees every month to be shipped to the address of your choice. Membership is available in lengths of: 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, or 12 months. A terrific gift for any coffee lover, or get it for yourself to experience something new!
Sparky’s Blend and CR NEMBA
This Quarter’s Recipient of The Sparky’s Blend donations will be the Carrabassett Region NEMBA.
Half-Caf Blends
Use our new Half-Caf Blend product to order your custom half-caf blend.We make a half-caf blend by combining one of our really good regular (caffeinated) coffees with one of our premium decafs. You’ll see a box on the product page in which to enter the details of your custom partial-caf blend. Please be sure to write which caffeinated coffee, and which decaf coffee you would like combined. If you are looking for a ratio other than 50/50, please be sure to write that too!