Listen in as we discuss (and opine on) some bizarre coffee lawsuits -- we are talking including hot coffee spills, ratio debates, and claims of psychological distress over a spilled cup.   For links to some of the topics covered in this episode: Charcoal lattes  

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The litigious side of coffee

We are beginning a new series where we explore the odd and sometimes dangerous side of coffee. In this episode, we discuss the hidden perils of ingesting coffee... when you aren't drinking it. Listen to learn more!   Links for information discussed in this podcast follow. Coffee enemas — the real sh*t!

Coffee should only be drunk -- the hidden dangers of coffee and caffeine.

In this episode, we discuss how to find your perfect cup of coffee. Topics include: identifying how aroma influences your cup, distinguishing mouthfeel from strength and boldness, and finding your perfect espresso.  Next, we take the listener through troubleshooting tips including bean freshness, bean storage, proper grind size, water, and equipment.  We conclude this episode with some wonderful summer macchiato recipes. For links to everything discussed in this episode: Struggling to find your perfect coffee? We’re here to help! TheQueenBean knowledge center Three summer-worthy, fruity, chilled macchiato style drinks  

Finding your perfect cup of coffee

In this episode, we share our tips for creating a stylish, efficient, complete at-home coffee bar for your home or home office. Also included are tips and tricks for making some of our favorite barista-worthy coffee drinks. Links to everything covered in this months episode: Creating the perfect at-home coffee bar Making the most of your at-home cofffee bar! Prepare barista worthy coffee at home Tips for frothing Using a hand frother to make a homemade latte Brewing tips  

Tips for creating and making the most of your at home coffee bar

In this episode we share our favorite ways to repurpose burlap into both useful items for the garden and trendy home goods. Links to everything covered in the episode can be found on our blog CoffeewithTheQueen.com: Upcycle burlap in the garden Crafting with burlap - part I

Repurposing and recycling burlap

This episode briefly covers the illustrious, scandal-ridden, history of coffee. From the origin story to coffee’s alliance with both the pope and the devil - to killings, revolution, and love, the history of coffee is rich, complex, and sometimes just funny. After our unconventional history lesson, we share our  featured recipe - an Almond Joy inspired coffee drink   For links to everything covered in this episode: Devil’s spawn or elixir of the gods? The brief, troubled, seditious history of coffee The Boston Tea Party, representation, and how coffee become a symbol of American patriotism Into the light: how coffee led to The Age of Enlightenment Almond Joy inspired coffee  

The scandal-ridden history of coffee!

In this episode, we breakdown key coffee terms and descriptors before wrapping-up with a delicious soul and stomach-warming beef stew in a coffee red wine sauce recipe.  Links to the topics covered in this episode: Decoding coffee descriptions Basic coffee lingo Coffee mouthfeel Acidity in coffee Single origin, microlot, co-op, small farm: what's the difference? Beef stew in a coffee-red wine sauce  

Breaking down key coffee terms and descriptors

In this episode of Coffee With the Queen, we explore the fundamentals of coffee flavor. We delve into coffee species, how terroir and processing can impact flavor, and how oxidation, grind, and finally, brew method all impact the taste in your cup. Our bonus section highlights some wonderful Valentine's Day coffee drinks including the Triple Chocolate Latte.Links to the content covered in this episode:Understanding coffee flavorTerroirThe roastsCoffee processing Recipes:Triple Chocolate LatteCherry Valentine MochaChocolate covered cherry espresso shooter

The elements that create an individual coffee flavor

We are on break this month! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a great start to 2021. We will see you for Season 2 of Coffee with the Queen in January.Happy Holidays,Nicole & Cindy

See you in January for season 2 of Coffee with the Queen - Have a wonderful holiday!

This is our first-ever data-driven holiday gift recommendation podcast. Unlike years past, where we have given gift recommendations based on our experience (which we do account for here), this year we have constructed many of our gifts and gift recommendations based on recent post-Covid coffee research. From coffee brewing newbies to budding baristas, we have data-driven gift ideas for all your favorite coffee lovers. We end the podcast with some wonderful recipes - perfect for gift giving or holiday dinners.Here are links for everything covered in this months podcast:The best coffee gifts for 2020DIY coffee giftsPumpkin coffee swirl breadCoffee rum balls  

Holiday gift reccomendations for 2020

This month, as we head into the holidays, we are sharing our tips for perfectly pairing coffee and food.Below are links to everything we discuss in this episode:Coffee and food pairingCoffee and food pairing 101How to perfectly pair coffee with chocolateChocolate hazelnut espresso bitesMake your own espresso powder 

Coffee and food combinations

Nicole and Cindy continue talking about things you forget how to do once you have lived in a city - driving, and hiking and bears oh my!

Spilling the Beans - What happens when you take city folk out of the city? - part 2

Listen in as Nicole and Cindy discuss everyday tasks that you forget how to do after living in the city for many years. Laundry anyone?

Spilling the Beans - What happens when you take city folk out of the city?

Cholesterol, heart-health, cancer, height... find out what's true and what's a myth. As this month's fun bit, learn how to upcycle your used coffee bags into fun, family-friendly lanterns. To learn more about the topics discussed in this month's podcast:Don’t believe everything they told you. Debunking coffee myths and liesDon’t believe everything they told you. Debunking coffee myths and lies, part IIArtisan coffee bag DIY luminarias! 

Coffee myth busting

Nicole and Cindy recount random encounters with celebrities, sometimes recognized, sometimes not...

Spilling the Beans - Encounters with celebrities

Coffee With The Queen is the TheQueenBean.com's podcast where Nicole and Cindy discuss all things coffee. From coffee basics to brew tips, recipes, and great (often inane) snippets of coffee history, we cover it all!

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