This past weekend we attended the Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland, Oregon. The coffee expo has everything you can imagine that has to do with coffee, from roasting, to espresso machines, to packaging, to new products and recipes. What Are the Trends in Coffee and Tea? We came back to Georgia inspired by new flavors […]
Bromated Flour
What is Bromated Flour? Bromated flour has potassium bromate (KBr03), an oxidizing agent, added to flour. This additive is used to aid in mixing, proofing and baking with flour, making a more glutinous elastic flour that rises easier. In theory, the potassium bromate should be used up during the baking process. Problems arise if the […]
Traditional Macchiato at Beans & Butter
What is a Traditional Macchiato? Customers often come into Beans & Butter and order a macchiato. The first thing that the barista will ask the customer is what kind of drink are they looking for. Most times, the customer is a Starbucks customer and wants what Starbucks calls a macchiato, which is more like a […]
