Maybe jittery is not your body’s reaction to excessive caffeine. Maybe you get the sweats, or you grind your teeth, or heart palpitations or maybe you just get blinding headaches. Whether you have an adverse reaction to excessive caffeine or maybe the doctor is telling you that you need to cut back. Whatever the case,… Continue reading Want more coffee but don’t want to feel more jittery?
Category: Process & Products
What exactly is a macchiato (and should you care?)
This is by far, the most misunderstood word in the coffee world (except for the use of bean to describe the coffee pit, see a previous post on that issue). In Italian, the word macchiato means marked, as in a smudge of differing color. As in a shot of espresso with a dollop of foamed… Continue reading What exactly is a macchiato (and should you care?)
How to enjoy coffee at home
As you might expect, the best way to enjoy a cup of coffee (or espresso) is at Jiva Java Cafe. We made sure that we have high-quality equipment, effective filters and time-tested practices to produce the best coffee drink possible. We also recognize that it is not always feasible to go out for a nice… Continue reading How to enjoy coffee at home
The difference between coffee for drip and for espresso
A common question at the cafe is which coffee should we buy for home use? There is often concern on the buyer’s part when they find out we use the same coffee for the drip coffee as we use in the espresso machine. When you buy coffee in the grocery store, there is a distinction… Continue reading The difference between coffee for drip and for espresso
Burning sugar water onto paper
If you noticed the watercolor on the wall between the two windows in the lounge then we have a bit more information for you. The blue is cobalt, the light brown is saffron and the dark brown in burnt sugar. This video is how the sugar is burnt onto the paper. First it is painted… Continue reading Burning sugar water onto paper
metalworking in Marrakesh
if you noticed the metal lights in the corners of the cafe, you will recognize this work.
What is cold brew and why you want it.
Cold brew is exactly what it sounds like: Coffee that is brewed with cold water instead of hot water. To be clear, you cannot simply run cold water through coffee grounds and end up with a delicious cup of coffee. The heat of the water extracts the flavor from the coffee grounds and running cold… Continue reading What is cold brew and why you want it.
What is a Vietnamese coffee and why do I want it?
Vietnamese coffee is special for a few reasons: The beans, the roast and the brew. You could cheat in any of these areas and the coffee would still be good, but when you adhere to the traditional method you end up with a great cup of coffee. Check out the video at the end of… Continue reading What is a Vietnamese coffee and why do I want it?
Treating Tea the way it deserves
Tea is not an afterthought. While coffee is our priority and focus, we give tea the same attention. We want people who order tea to be excited about returning for another cuppa. How do we do that? The Product We use high-quality, organic, loose tea. We store the tea in airtight containers to ensure freshness.… Continue reading Treating Tea the way it deserves
Warm cups
Have you ever noticed cups sitting on top of an espresso machine in a coffee shop? You might think that it is simply convenient storage, but there is more to it. Within the guts of the machine is a boiler that brings the water up to temp and that boiler, like all boilers emit heat.… Continue reading Warm cups