Summer Series: Mocha Banana Frappe

Summer. Bananas. Mocha. Coffee. Those four words together are just mindblowing. We are sharing some of our favorite iced coffee recipes from Katie Shepherd using our new Organic Instant Coffee, and this mocha banana frappe is amazing.. Try the versatile coffee that an Amazon reviewer said was “easily the best instant coffee we’ve ever tried. I appreciate that it is …

Summer Series: Orange Iced Coffee

C’mon, we had you with the title, right? We are sharing some of our favorite iced coffee recipes from Katie Shepherd using our new Organic Instant Coffee, and orange iced coffee sounds about as good as it gets. Try the versatile coffee that an Amazon reviewer said was “easily the best instant coffee we’ve ever tried. I appreciate that it …

Summer Series: Vanilla Iced Coffee

Here’s another of our favorite iced coffee recipes from Katie Shepherd using our new Organic Instant Coffee. Try the versatile coffee that an Amazon reviewer said was “easily the best instant coffee we’ve ever tried. I appreciate that it is fair trade and organic.” This is a delicious classic vanilla iced coffee which can be also made non-dairy. You can …

Summer Series: Iced Cappuccino Style

Summertime is here again! We wanted to share some of our favorite iced coffee recipes from Katie Shepherd using our new Organic Instant Coffee. Try the versatile coffee that an Amazon reviewer said was “easily the best instant coffee we’ve ever tried. I appreciate that it is fair trade and organic.” This is a delicious frothy coffee drink served cappuccino …

Summer Series: Basic Iced Coffee Recipe

With summer upon us, we wanted to share some of our favorite iced coffee recipes from Katie Shepherd using our new Organic Instant Coffee. Try the coffee that an Amazon reviewer said was “easily the best instant coffee we’ve ever tried. I appreciate that it is fair trade and organic.” This is a basic (but strong) iced coffee with organic …

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The Roast Intensity and Caffeine Level Relationship

There are a number of factors that can change the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee. Most distinctive is the roast intensity, but there are other factors to consider. If you’re looking for either high or low caffeine levels, take these factors into account. Light Roast vs. Dark Roast When deciding between a light or dark roast coffee, …

What is “Single Source” or “Single Origin” Coffee?

The final taste of any coffee is the result of a process that can involve 10+ steps and changing of hands, across thousands of miles. At each step, a new technique or approach brings out different flavors in the bean. This is furthered when the coffee ends up as part of a “blend.” A coffee blend can mean a lot …

Coffee Cream Recipe

Ready to kick your dinner party up a notch? This coffee cream recipe from Katie Shepherd uses Cafe Altura Freeze Dried Instant Coffee. Order it today and we’ll ship it right out to you! Coffee cream is an elegant addition to an after-dinner cup of coffee, topping on any number of desserts or put out with a bowl of fresh …

What’s the Deal with Instant Coffee?

Many people have shied away from instant coffee due to its simplicity – they don’t believe that instant coffee can pack the same intense flavor as their traditional brew. Fortunately, Café Altura offers an instant coffee that fully satisfies coffee connoisseurs. Café Altura Instant Coffee is so simple to prepare, and still provides amazing flavor from high quality beans. Café …