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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
A Quick Guide to The Most Popular Espresso Drinks
A Quick Guide to The Most Popular Espresso Drinks

Drinking coffee is hands down one of our favorite daily routines, especially when it involves espresso. You may be wondering, what exactly is espresso? It’s a delightfully bold and concentrated form of coffee made by forcing pressurized hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. We especially love espresso because it’s incredibly versatile. You can drink it as a shot or you can use it to make a wide variety of exquisite espresso-based drinks. We’re going to break down some of the most popular espresso beverages so you can spice things up next time you get that coffee craving!

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Civilized Coffee Blends, Coffee Facts, Cooking with Coffee, Drinks, How-To GuidesMark Pattersonespresso powder, espresso, coffee lover, coffee blends, cocoa powder, baking, espresso drinks, popular espresso drinks
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
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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Civilized Coffee BlendsMark Pattersoncoffee, coffee beans, coffee blends, surfrider, surfrider select, local, jacksonville, first coast, sustainability