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HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR

This 2019 was full of great moments for Alex.  He had scheduled 4 clinic appointments to have normal CT scans and to confirm that the cancer had no reappeared. His last appointment was in November, confirming that he is in remission!  Alex continues to grow and will need to undergo a special surgery where they will balance out his legs.  On the leg where he had his knee and upper tibia replacement, an orthopedic surgeon will have a procedure done to have his femur grow and allow both legs to be the same length.  After 2 appointments, it looks like...

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Whole Bean Coffee | Where Does Coffee Come From?

Whole Bean Coffee | Where Does Coffee Come From?

Coffee is one of the most common beverages consumed on a daily basis. That’s why we create the best high-quality coffee for taste and for enjoyment. Most importantly, we focus on how coffee is made and where it comes from. Keep reading for more information about your whole bean coffee roasters!     Origin For starters, it is fabled that the birthplace of coffee comes from Ethiopia. The coffee plant was discovered in the country in the 11th century. It was nicknamed “magical fruit” because of the solution created after boiling the cherry-like fruit.     Regions Since its discovery,...

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Honduras Coffee | Espresso and Latte: Alike or Different?

Honduras Coffee | Espresso and Latte: Alike or Different?

Do you prefer a latte or an espresso? Either way, many people aren’t exactly sure what the differences may be. If you ask a seasoned barista, they can tell you all the ways why they are different, however, we are here to simplify it for you! Keep reading for more information about Honduras coffee for you.     Espresso In the first place, an espresso originated from Italian roots. The actual process of brewing an espresso begins with boiling water that is then pressurized to create steam. The steam is then pushed out to become hot water into finely ground...

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Florida Coffee Roaster | 3 Ways to Have Your Morning Cup

Florida Coffee Roaster | 3 Ways to Have Your Morning Cup

Most of us enjoy waking up with our favorite cup of coffee. As your Florida coffee roaster, there are different ways that your coffee can be brewed. Are you in the mood to try a new brewing method? Keep reading to learn more about the different ways you can make your next cup of liquid gold!   Drip  In the first place, drip coffee is the most traditional method. The coffee grounds are added to the filter of your coffee machine and hot water in the reservoir. The water heats and flows to the coffee grounds and ‘drips’ down into...

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