We receive many questions either in shop talking one-on-one with people that walk through our door to phone calls and emails. Here are some of our frequently asked questions revolving around Abide Culture: from brewing to grinding, gear, Abide Hollow Apiary, and who we are as a family.
Trust the process; enjoy the journey. Stay Humble. Abide.
What is Abide Culture?
Our name is derived from John chapter 15 verse 9: “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.” Abide in the love of Christ.
Are your coffee offerings organic?Yes. We have had to drop farms and regions due to the unavailability of organic offerings.
What is a coffee note?A coffee note is how we identify what a coffee tastes like depending on the profile and mouthfeel of the roast. There are no flavors added to the coffee. The art of roast brings out individual flavors — notes — which helps us describe the coffee to you.
What is a coffee bloom?A coffee bloom happens with the rapid release of trapped CO2 escaping fresh coffee during the initial pour of manual brewers.
What is the difference between a single origin and a blend?Simply put: a single origin means an offering comes from a single location whereas a blend is an offering that has more that one single origin mixed together for a new offering.
What is Swiss Water Process [SWP]?
SWP is the process to decaffeinate coffee by using water in small batches which drops the caffeine level from 100% to 0.01% leaving the coffee 99.9% caffeine free and allows organic coffee to remain organic.
source: Swiss Water Process
What is the difference between microlot and a CO-OP?
What is the difference between microlot and a CO-OP?
A microlot can be used to describe a single harvest or a single farm. A CO-OP is comprised of community-based coffee farms.
Do your coffee offerings have mycotoxins [mold]?This is not a simple answer: Mycotoxins are everywhere which makes it impossible to completely avoid. Trace amounts of mycotoxins are found in coffee beans and other consumables [ie: peanut butter, chocolate, grain, etc.] Roasting coffee kills molds that produce mycotoxins.
What is the best way to store coffee?An airtight container is ideal on the counter or in a pantry.
Should I put my coffee in the refrigerator or freezer to extend the shelf life?Short answer: No. Putting coffee in the refrigerator or freezer actually exacerbates the coffee. Coffee is water soluble and once water and coffee touch: extraction begins. Frozen coffee will thaw and moisture will escape. Extraction.
What is the difference between a Ristretto, a Doppio, and a Lungo?
A Ristretto is a restricted water flow and shorter pull. Sweeter.
A Doppio is a double espresso shot. More balanced.
A Lungo is a longer pull. Weaker.
A Doppio is a double espresso shot. More balanced.
A Lungo is a longer pull. Weaker.