Down the mountain I wasn’t born a coffee farmer. In fact, for the first 25 years of my life, I had no idea what farming coffee was even like—until I traveled to San Juan Coatzóspam, a small town in the mountains of southern Mexico. As I learned on my first day there, growing coffee is […]
We are a Virtual Coffee Bar
Our Mission is to Educate Coffee Enthusiasts A Little Bit Every Day Every day tens of tousands of people across the globe are looking to learn sometihng about coffee.
Many are looking to buy coffee making equipment. Others are looking to buy roasted beans or grind. Still others are looking to pick up home roasting equipment and green coffee beans.
What I particularly enjoy though is teaching people how to make better coffee with the equipment they already own!
No mater why you are here I am super glad to have you and I sincerly hope you can and will learn something about the coffee industry that you dodn't know before.
What Purpose Does a Virtual Coffee Bar Have?
Our purpose is customer education and empowerment... but even within that our mission can be broken down into four general baskets. - We teach our customers how to brew better coffee
- We help consumers compare various products against each other
- We compile recommended product lists complete with reviews
- and finally, we answer any and all questions surrounding the coffee industry we come across
Our Preferred Coffee is Always Fair Trade Certified
GGC doesn’t just love coffee – we love good coffee and we love the people that toil endlessly to produce the best coffees in the world.
For that reason we only recommend the best coffees from the most socialy responisble producers.
I hope you'll take some time to review this page where we go into greater detail on why Fair Trade coffee tends to be some of the best quality beans on the market making it a great value to the consumer and great way of supporting the producers which many of us will never meet in our lives.
Recent Articles from GGC Coffee
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How To Clean A Coffee Maker With Apple Cider Vinegar
Its been too long, I know, I’ve been there before too. Your coffee maker has been sorely neglected and now its finally time to bust out the vinegar and clean it inside and out. Over time nasty coffee grime, bacteria, water impurities, and even mold will build-up inside your coffee maker reducing its effectiveness at […]
How Quick Does Ground Coffee Go Bad?
There’s no getting around it, ground coffee doesn’t last very long; in fact it is coffee at its most vulnerable. The grinding process takes a whole coffee bean and changes it’s form to create the highest surface area possible. All of the grounds’ surface is then exposed to the elements (air, moisture, and light) and […]
Espresso Vs Chemex Coffee: A Comparison in Brewing Methodology
When you take a look into the world of coffee, you’re likely to find a multitude of options out there. There are different roasts, flavors and levels of grind coarseness. On top of that, there are many different brewing methods, and they’re all worth trying out! Two that have been growing in popularity are espresso […]
Nespresso Vs Keurig Coffee: What’s Different & Which is Better?
When you’re looking to make the upgrade from a standard drip-style coffee maker, it can be hard to decide which high-tech option is best! Many people are familiar with the Keurig and what it has to offer, but what about the other brands out there? Though fewer people are familiar with them, Nespresso coffee makers […]
The 7 Best Biodegradable K-Cup Coffee Companies (Yay Compost!)
There are so many ways to make coffee. It can be a little overwhelming. How are we supposed to know what is best when there are so many different brewing methods? In my article French Press Vs. Drip, I explore why certain processes fit different kinds of people. In addition to that, the lingo is […]
Arabica vs Robusta Coffee: Why Are Arabica Beans Better Anyway?
We all have been led to believe that Arabica coffee beans are ‘supposed’ to be better than Robusta beans. Every bag of gourmet coffee beans I’ve ever purchased proudly displays that they use only 100% Arabica! But why are they so much better? Is it really that big of a difference? Does anyone know? As […]
How Much Money Coffee Farmers Make: Why is it so Little?
Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, after oil. The coffee business is worth $100 billion dollars, making millions in profits for the big companies that control it. And yet, most of the world’s coffee farmers made USD $1-3 per day, living well below the poverty line. Millions have been forced to […]
Is Fair Trade Coffee Always More Expensive? Fair Trade Pricing Explained
A lot of folks think of Fair Trade as something that rich people buy. Imagine someone ordering a “Fair Trade, organic, gluten-free, vegan latte,” and who comes to mind? Odds are, it’s not a trucker sitting in a diner—it’s someone in designer clothes and a Louis Vutton handbag. She orders her Fair Trade coffee in […]
The 4 Best Espresso and Coffee Maker Combos
Sometimes it just feels too hard to choose a default method of making coffee. I have not been able to let go of my French press, drip coffee maker, or espresso for years because I see too much good in all of them individually. There are some big differences between drip coffee and espresso, so […]
The Top 8 Coffee Makers with Temperature Control
There are many ways to customize your coffee: strength, grind, milk and sugar or black– the list goes on and on. But there is one factor that a lot of people write off: temperature. Programmable temperature function as an unnecessary personalization, there are 2 big reasons to purchase a machine that has temperature control: #1 […]
Cuisinart PurePrecision vs Bonavita Coffee Makers
If you know anything about coffee, you know that a brewing system can make or break a good batch of delicious beans. Are you looking for a coffee maker that is tried and true? Something that is built to last and has the best bang for your buck? The SCAA has got you covered! What is […]
French Vanilla K-Cups: 7 of the Best Reviewed
Often times we need something to get us through the morning, maybe a drink on the sweeter side. As many different coffee brands are now offering their coffees in the K-Cup format, it’s even easier to have fresh coffee in a variety of styles. If you like to have the beverage of your choosing in a quick […]
