Longbottom's Coffee & Tea University
Has material that can provide information covering everything from the countries where coffee is produced to how to make the perfect cup of espresso.

If you've ever wanted to learn more about specialty coffee, how coffee is decaffeinated, the differences in roasting techniques or how to make a great pot of tea, then C&T U is just the place to answer your questions.

Coffee Courses

 

Coffee 101

What is Coffee?
Why Buy Specialty Coffee?
A Brief History of the Bean.
Life Cycle of the Coffee Bean
Coffee Production Areas
A Quick Guide to Coffee Tastes By Country
Green Coffee Classifications
A coffee shop beverage glossary:

Roasting Coffee

Longbottom's Hot Air Roasting Process
Coffee Roasts: A Quick Guide

Preserving Coffee's Freshness

Coffee Storage and You

Brewing and Cupping Great Coffee

Brewing Coffee Know How
Brewing Methods: Finding the Best Fit
Brewing Coffee in a French Press
Tips from Master Brewers
Proper Brewing Proportions
A Coffee Taster's Glossary
How to Cup Coffee
How to Cup Coffee At Home

Espresso 101

Making Espresso and the History of the Beverage
Steam Milk Like a Pro
Talk Like a Barista

 

Caffeine and Coffee

Caffeine and Science
Health Effects of Caffeine
How Coffee is Decaffeinated
The Power Of Caffeine

For The Curious...

Commonly Asked Coffee Questions
Recommended Reading
How to Grow a Coffee Tree

People and Coffee

A Day In The Life Of A Coffee Grower
The True Cost of Coffee: Coffee Kids' Mission

Delicious Coffee Eats and Drinks

Coffee Drink Recipe Index
Coffee Drink Recipes: New Additions
The Joys of Flavoring Coffees By The Cup
Using Coffee in Food
Tea Courses

 

Tea 101

The History of Tea
How Tea Is Processed
Understanding Tea Names
Common Tea Leaf & Grade Descriptions
Tea and Caffeine
Tea Customs
In the Garden: A Tradition as Old as Tea Itself.
The History Of Tea In Europe Some interesting history on the introduction of tea in Europe.

 

From Leaf to Cup

The Art Of Buying Tea
Storing Your Tea
Brewing Tea - The Perfect Pot
Serving Tea: Milk, Lemon, Sugor or Plain?
Brewing Thirst Quenching Iced Tea
Tea Tasting Terminology