Turkish Roast Whole Bean Fair Trade Cert Organic 4 lb: K

Fresh roasted whole beans, not ground. Dark roasting draws out deeper aromatic oils in a coffee bean, and develops layers of hidden flavors, from caramel to bittersweet chocolate. Our deepest, darkest roast. \'For those who like that sort of thing I should think this is just about the sort of thing they would like\' - Abraham Lincoln At Green Mountain Coffee, we are dedicated to providing the richest aroma and flavor, for the highest quality coffee experience. We travel the globe to purchase the finest coffees, batch roast them to peak flavor, and vacuum package them fresh for your enjoyment. We take our time. . . and taking our time has its own reward. . . perfect coffee. In 1981, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters hung its shingle on the front of a small café in Waitsfield, Vermont. This café roasted coffee on the premises and formed the base of operations for what was to become one of the nation\'s leading specialty coffee companies. Fair Trade & Organic Coffees Our Organic and Fair Trade beans are selected for their exquisite flavor and for the care and attention given to the fragile, mountainous places where they are born. Fair Trade [certified by TransFairUSA] has established price guarantees which ensure that the small-scale farmers who grow and process these beans receive a fair price for their efforts. This enables farmers to care for themselves, their families, and their communities while reinvesting in the care and quality of their coffee. With the exception of Rain Forest Nut, our Fair Trade coffees are organic [certified by QAI], and cultivated with natural gardening techniques like composting, and terracing. They are grown entirely without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. They are also almost always \'shade grown\'\"”interspersed with other plants\"”to preserve vanishing wildlife habitat and discourage erosion. Coffee FAQ\'s: Coffee Grinding and Storage Q. Is it better to keep coffee in bean form and grind it before consumption, or is it better to buy coffee in the ground form and keep it in a sealed container? A. Buying whole bean coffee and grinding it just before using it will keep it fresh longer than ground coffee because you are exposing less of the surface of the bean to the elements. You should store both whole bean and ground coffee in an airtight container. Q. What are the best ways to grind coffee beans? A. There are many excellent types of grinders on the market ranging from manual to electric. One of the least expensive and most common is the electric blade grinder. Measure beans into the top, put the cover on and grind by time; 10 to15 seconds for coarse or perc, 15 to 20 for drip, 20 to 25 for autodrip, and 25 to 30 or more for fine or espresso grind. Blade grinders do have some drawbacks, specifically the grind is not as consistent, and the blade tends to heat or \'cook\' the beans a bit. Next is the electric burr type grinder. Dial in the grind size, measure bea