The Best Coffee in The World - Cafe Britt Coffee

Coffee Beans in Burlap Sack, Costa Rica

As you can tell from this picture of costa rican coffee beans they do not start out dark and rich in colour. This comes with roasting them to bring out the oils and sugars. The longer the roast, the darker the colour and more carmelized the sugar.

Did you know that darker roasted coffees have less caffine then the lighter roasts?

The dark roast is a strong coffee that has an amazing flavor. I don't know all the different flavors that others have used to describe it, all I know is it is a unique taste.

The product description from amazon.com says "Product Description
Cafe Britt Dark Roast embodies the tradition of gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Aged red wine, figs and dried fruits mellow its robust aroma. Its full-bodied flavor of strong coffee and dark chocolate makes for an intense taste sensation. This classic blend takes its leave with distinction and elegance. Cafe Britt dark roast is 100% SHB (Strictly Hard Bean), all natural gourmet coffee, with the distinctive taste of Costa Rica's best. Kosher and fair trade certified. "

Anyone I have sold this type of coffee to throws out their Tim Hortons and Starbucks coffee and comes over just to purchase 2-3 bags. I have yet to find anyone who isn't 100% satisfied with this brand.



The darker the roast the sweeter and more chocolate like the flavor as the natural oils are brought out and the sugars have more time to "carmalize." There is less caffine in the darker roasts then the lighter roasts for those who want less caffine but not decaffinated.

The smell of this coffee is uncomparible. I've walked into starbucks just to enjoy the smell and this coffee is better. The aroma during brewing fills the house with the best smelling coffee imaginable.

Other's have reviewed it as having no bitterness and very smooth. Check out the reviews on Amazon for more information.

At $8.95 a bag you can't beat the price when comparing to other gourmet coffees. Once you try this coffee you will never buy anything else again.

The people of Cafe Britt oversee the entire process from the plantation tree to your cup!

Café Britt is the largest roaster of gourmet Costa Rican coffee in the country and has been for more than 20 years and expanded into Peru to roast fine Peruvian Coffee Beans in 2004.

The coffee beans are custom roasted and pack at facilities in Costa Rica and Peru owned by the company. They are one of the few companies that completes the whole process from growing the coffee beans, to milling, roasting and packing it's own coffee in the same country. By drinking Cafe Britt Coffee you are supporting the Costa Rican economy from farmer to miller, roaster and packing plant. No deep greedy foreign pockets stealing from those who produce the best coffee in the world profit from it. As an added Bonus everything is Recycled throughout the process.



They use coffees that grow in volcanic soils at the highest elevations in Costa Rica and Peru ensuring the highest quality Arabica bean is produced. They continue to produce the best quality by roasting the beans in small batches to ensure freshness and consistency.

The ultimate quality of the coffee depends on:

climate

altitude

soil

care in picking,

transporting

processing the coffee cherry at the wet mill.

Every cup of Cafe Britt Coffee proves that they have grown, milled, roasted and packaged the best coffee bean for the marketplace. One cup and you'll never buy anything else again, it's that good.

Over the two decades, several studies have been conducted to examine the
impact of coffee on one's health. Medical experts noted that moderate daily
caffeine intake, about 300 to 400 mg or about three to four cups of coffee is
not harmful. Caffeine, the main ingredient in coffee, is a substance that is
predominant in coffee beans and it can also be found in some other sixty
plants species, among them are kola nuts, cocoa beans and tea leaves. It is
considered as diuretic, because it induces any coffee drinkers to produce
urine.

Moreover, according to studies, caffeine is commonly used for the treatment
of migraine, drowsiness and fatigue.

To read more... is coffee Good for you?

Hands Holding Coffee Bean...

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Look at the colour of the bean on the coffee plant. It's rich reds, this is a far cry from the dark aromatic beans you find in the stores. This is because what you see is a cherry and the bean is actually it's pit or seed. The cherries must be hand picked at the precise time of ripening, too soon and it will lack sweetness; too late and the cherry will be sour.

Check out the below video for a full tour of a costa rican coffee plantation.

Costa Rica Arabica

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Migel, Cafe Britt's Master Roaster, has been roasting coffee for Cafe Britt for over 15 years. He roasts beans in small batches and makes sure the beans are consistant in size and shape so that the coffee beans will roast evenly. As the beans roast he constantly checks the beans visually until they are the right colour.

Different Stages of Roasting:

In the first stage, the beans are placed in the roaster at a temperature above 400°F (204°C). The beans are rotated inside the drum to achieve a consistent roast. After approximately 7-8 minutes there will be a "POP!" sound and the beans are entering the second stage.

In the second stage, the process speeds up and the beans are checked every few seconds until they are the perfect color, size, surface texture and smokiness.

The Third Stage is to send the beans directly into a cooling chamber to stop the process.

The Fourth Stage is to move them into the cupping room to taste the coffee making sure it meets Cafe Britt's flavor profile.

Once approved, the coffee is immediately packaged to protect it from oxygen, sunlight and water, all of which can ruin the taste of the beans.

To brew the best cup of Café Britt coffee use either a drip brewer or a French Coffee Press. Both of these methods maintain the quality and integrity of the beans.

A drip brewer must be able to brew your coffee by heating the water to 195ºF and 205ºF. A high quality machine, that heats to this level,will make the difference to the coffee experience so check the manual.

What about a perculator? This method boils the coffee and sends water through the grounds repeatedly, breaking down crucial and delicate flavor components, leaving your coffee with a sour taste. I have experienced cafe britt coffee brewed in this manner and must say, it still tastes great in spite of the brewing method.



Follow these tips for a great cup!

Always make sure your coffee maker or French coffee press is clean.

Use one tablespoon of ground coffee for every six ounces of water. You may wish to adjust that according to your taste.

Use clean cold water to start. Cold water drawn right before brewing will make the freshest tasting coffee. Water makes up to 98% of a cup of coffee and its quality will affect the flavor. Buy a coffee maker with a water filter or use filtered water.

Choose the right grind of coffee for your coffee maker: Standard ground coffees should be used in coffee makers and finely ground coffees, such as espresso, in espresso machines.

If you use an automatic drip brewer, make sure it heats the water hot enough. (Recommended brewing temperature is 195ºF -205ºF). If you use a kettle to heat water, bring it to a boil then remove it from the heat for a few seconds to cool before pouring it on the grounds.

If it is convenient, grind coffee right before brewing. Whole bean coffee stays fresh longer because there is less surface area exposed to oxygen.

Serve coffee immediately to enjoy its full, rich flavor and aroma.

The most important thing to do, to get the most out of the best coffee in the world, is to find a nice quiet corner with a comfy chair and a blanket. Wrap yourself tight and enjoy the smells and flavors a cup of cafe britt offers.

Café Britt Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients:

6 egg yolks
5 tablespoons of your favorite ground Café Britt dark roast
8 oz. brown sugar
2 cups milk
6 oz. hot water

Preparation:

In a French Coffee Press, add the ground Café Britt coffee. Pour in the hot water. Plunge the press and let stand.
In a bowl mix together the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk this mixture until it gains a pale, thick consistency.
Add the milk and brewed coffee, then put the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water (or use a double boiler pan). Cook stirring frequently until thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool.
To avoid a skin forming on the top of the mixture, try covering the bowl with a damp paper or towel.
Pour this coffee mixture into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Coffee Parfait

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy cream
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup Café Britt Espresso coffee, brewed and hot.
4 tsp. sugar
Preparation:

Dissolve the sugar in the Café Britt Espresso coffee. Let it cool.

Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

In another bowl, blend the condensed milk and coffee. Whip for 3 minutes and then add the whipped cream.

Pour mixture into serving glasses. Freeze until firm (approximately 3 hours).