Java Jive: The Stringbean Blog
Coffee-to-water brew ratio
You found Stringbean Coffee, love coffee, got new gear but what’s the right coffee-to-water ratio? The coffee-to-water ratio depends on your brewing method and taste preference. A common starting point is the Golden Ratio, which is 1:16—one part coffee to 16 parts...
Construction of Wet Mill Plant 2019-13 Amazonas – Community: San Antonio El Ron, Peru
Construction of Wet Mill Plant 2019-13 Cafe Femenino Amazonas - Community: San Antonio El Ron, Peru Funded by: Stringbean Coffee Co The ultimate goal is to standardize and improve the quality of the coffee for the ten coffee producers (four are women producers). They...
The Disco Ball
That iconic disco ball from the 70’s groovy dance show, Soul Train spins over every roast at Stringbean Coffee Co.
PRESS RELEASE: Stringbean Coffee Company Launches Reusable Mug Campaign This Earth Day
Stringbean Coffee Company introduced a reusable mug today in connection with a new sustainability initiative to minimize waste in the form of environmentally damaging plastic. “The mug, deemed The Stringbean Sip Kanteen, debuted on their website for customers this morning.
Flip the Flop
Flip the Flop Through my worldly coffee travels, I come across so many amazing people and stories. This past year I was introduced to Ocean Sole in Kenya. This organization is working to clean up a lot of the trash that infiltrates the oceans and rivers due to...
Special Reserve: El Salvador Honey Micro Lot
Stringbean Coffees newest Special Reserve takes your coffee mug to the Finca El Guamo farm in El Salvador. This little peaberry'ish bean is honey processed meaning part of the fruit is left on the bean and dried for 10-14 days. The 70 Hectare farm is owned by 4th...
Groove & Guzzle Away the Winter Blues (And Your Gut, Too!)
Stringbean Pete’s ramblin’ cousin Django Furtherbean is back at the Java Jive to liven up your 2015 resolutions! Please note, Django is not a medical professional and his diet and exercise tips should be taken with a grain of salt...or maybe sugar. Got your own...
Coffee Cool: The Chemex Pour Over
The Chemex Pour Over Coffeemaker is a brewing device that brings to mind all manner of cultural references, from the mad scientist with his bubbling beaker to the captain of cool himself, James Bond. So, what makes a Chemex so cool? Invented By A Chemist The Chemex...
Cultivating Community: Creating Your Own Home Coffee Salon
Here at Stringbean, we love coffee for so very many reasons: the delicious aroma, the rich taste, and the way it brings people together for conversation and community. Creating a home coffee salon can be a great way to save money and strengthen your social...
Top Coffee Tunes from Jivin’ Django Furtherbean!
Stringbean Pete's ramblin' cousin Django Furtherbean is back at the Java Jive to liven things up with some hot tunes to groove to while sippin on a freshly roasted brew. Got a fave coffee song that Django missed? Post the link to our Facebook page and we'll make sure...