News — Quality coffee

Best Central American Coffee | Which Coffee Roast is Right for You?

Best Central American Coffee | Which Coffee Roast is Right for You?

What kind of roast do you like? Most people don’t know the answer to this question. Read below to find out which best Central American coffee is more to your liking!   Types of Roasts Different types of roasts come from how the coffee beans are boiled. For example, when the beans crack their first shell or second shell, this gives the roast its own distinct flavor. Light Roast: slightly roasted, light brown, and acidic in taste Medium or Regular: roasted before the beans’ second crack, and lower caffeine amount than light roast but higher than dark roast Medium-Dark: dark...

Read more →


Fight Childhood Cancer | 3 Facts to Be Aware of About Childhood Cancer

Fight Childhood Cancer | 3 Facts to Be Aware of About Childhood Cancer

 Unfortunately, childhood cancer is a devastating reality for many families in the United States. In honor of childhood cancer awareness month, we have put together three childhood cancer facts that you should be aware of. Here at Fortika Coffee, we are dedicated to spreading awareness and ending childhood cancer. Contact us today for more information on how you can help fight childhood cancer with your Fortika Coffee purchase.   Thousands of Children Lose Their Lives to Cancer Every Year You might be unaware that childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease for children in the U.S....

Read more →


Espresso Coffee | a Guide to Popular Espresso Drinks

Espresso Coffee | a Guide to Popular Espresso Drinks

 There’s nothing quite like some espresso to kick-start your morning. If you opt for a timeless espresso coffee shot we can’t blame you. However, for a nice change in your morning routine try your hand at making one (or all, we don’t judge) of these delicious espresso drinks.   Americano An Americano consists of espresso and water and can be served iced or hot depending on your preference. An Americano is super simple to make at home and is a great alternative to your traditional iced coffee or espresso shot.   A Steamy Latte  If you still want the caffeine...

Read more →


Florida Coffee | Common Caffeine Myths

Florida Coffee | Common Caffeine Myths

For us coffee lovers, the word caffeine is music to our ears. However, there are common misconceptions and myths surrounding caffeine that simply are not true. In fact, caffeine actually comes with a variety of health benefits. Below are a few caffeine myths debunked! For more information on our Florida coffee, contact us today! Caffeine Dehydrates You It’s true that caffeine has some diuretic effects. However, consuming caffeinated beverages like coffee makes up for the small amount of dehydrating effects. This is because the amount of water in your coffee makes up for it. We’ll Cheers to that! Caffeine Only Has...

Read more →