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There are several factors that can determine how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee. There’s no universal, one-size-fits-all answer, so here’s what you should try to remember: Coffee is naturally caffeinated, so the closer your coffee is to its plant state, the more caffeine it will have. That means that lighter roasts will have more caffeine than darker roasts and that fresh coffee beans will have far more to offer than those that were ground up, bagged, and have been sitting on a grocery store shelf for weeks—or in some cases up to a year.
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Coffee can be sourced from any number of places all around the world. At DISTRICT Roasters, we’re proud to maintain direct relationships with premier farmers in some of the world’s finest coffee-growing regions. Our coffees come from places like Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, Burundi, Ethiopia, and more.
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Talk to your doctor about this one. The truth is different coffee plants come from different environments and are grown in different soils which mean they’ll all produce fruit with a different chemical makeup. Just like with the caffeine issue, there’s no way to say that all coffee is inherently good or bad because it will vary from cup to cup.
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Many grocers now have entire aisles dedicated to coffee. The choices can be overwhelming! We always recommend trying to find out as much as you can about different coffees before making a purchase. Start by learning where and how the coffee is sourced. How fresh is the coffee likely to be? Is it from a region that generally produces decent coffee? Is there any possibility that it’s not a fair trade product?
Consider the roast as well. Try coffees from different roasting profiles to identify your preferences and look for coffees that are likely to fit those. You should also consider the roaster. An independent, craft roaster like us is able to put more TLC into each batch than a larger factory-type model that is forced to meet production and profitability requirements. Remember, their goals are usually determined by bottom lines—not product quality. With that in mind, we recommend only buying from fourth wave roasters.
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This one is completely subjective. When it comes to making great coffee, we have one simple rule: Do what you like! We recommend experimenting with several brewing methods and figuring out exactly what you like the most. That’s really the best answer we can give.