No. There is no sales tax on coffee orders placed with us.

Generally 1-2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6-8 ounces of water makes for an enjoyable cup of coffee – and you can simply adjust to taste from there. Simply brew our coffee as you would any other coffee and you’ll be good to go!

Always store the coffee in a cool, dark and dry place, and not in the freezer or refrigerator. This is essential to prevent the fine flavors and aromas of the freshly-roasted coffee from degrading due to exposure to light and air. Ideally, you want to store your coffee in a 1-way valve seal container. If you have opened the coffee bag already, normally, the worst place is the freezer because the coffee beans will absorb moisture. However, our coffee bags are equipped with a 1-way valve seal and may be stored in the freezer, and this can actually extend the freshness.

According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America, 92 – 96C (197.6 – 204.8F) for 90% of the contact time is the optimal water temperature for coffee. In manual brewing method such as french presses and pour-overs, this can be achieved by bringing the water to a boil and letting sit for 3-5 minutes before adding it to the ground coffee.

The preference of many people is to grind as well as brew their own whole bean coffees. The best choice among coffee grinders, in regards to preserving the coffee beans’ flavors and aromas, is a conical burr grinder. The worst type of grinder to use is a blade grinder because they generate too much heat and can actually re-roast the coffee beans. Only grind what you are going to use at the time because once the coffee has been ground it will lose its fine flavors and aromas very rapidly. The most important point is to use the correct grind for your coffee maker. Avoid using too fine of a grind because it can break up the coffee bean fibers to much as it can cause the aromatic oils of the coffee to be over-exposed to oxygen and result in a distinct bitterness. Too coarse of a Grind will result in underextracted coffee, as the water will pass through too quickly. The most common coffee methods for filtering brewed coffee is using filter paper through a metal screen filter or even a cloth filter may also be used.

The best brewing method is often deemed to be the French Press, which allows coffee grinds to soak directly in hot water. With no paper filter to remove the coffee’s volatile oils, the French Press allows the coffee connoisseur to enjoy all of the best qualities of a premium gourmet coffee including its body, aroma, acidity, aftertaste, bitterness, and sweetness. A good French Press has a stainless steel or gold mesh filter. Make sure your equipment is perfectly clean because old residues can impart a tainted taste to your perfect cup of coffee. It’s also important that the glass be made of borosilicate – the same material as beakers in science labs – to deal with the heat without shattering. Glass is a poor choice. There’s a number of different brands and models as well as sizes, ranging from 1-cup (30 mL) all the way up to 8.6 cup (1500 mL).

Much more commonly used in Pennsylvania than the French Press is an automatic drip coffee makers with their filter-drip method of coffee brewing. Water is placed into the automatic drip machine which then heats the water and drains it onto a bed of roasted, ground coffee. As the water seeps through the coffee grounds absorbing it’s flavors, aromas, and caffeine on it’s way to being filtered into a coffee pot.

Drip filter coffee can also be a machine-free process by simply pouring hot water over the roasted, ground coffee residing in the filter.

The Cold Water brewing method involves soaking the ground coffee in a relatively small amount of cold water for about fifteen hours, then using a filter to separate the grounds from the beverage using the drip method. A strong, concentrated coffee is produced from the Cold Water brewing method which is often stored for ready use, and may be mixed with hot water when desired. The resulting brew tends to be a low acid coffee and have a light body and while some say the coffee has a bland flavor, others describe it as a very pleasing, delicate taste.

Our coffee is packaged in a sealed bag to ensure the freshness of the coffee bean. This effectively prevents oxygen from entering the bag until such time that the seal is opened. Avoid placing beans clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of the coffee bean. To preserve your coffee beans’ fresh roasted flavor they should be stored in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature in a dark and cool location. The enemy of coffee beans’ is air, light, moisture, & heat. We also suggest keeping your coffee beans whole and grinding as needed, just prior to brewing. This will enable you to enjoy the freshest possible cup of coffee. Coffee is a dry packaged food and there is no near term firm expiration date with most dry goods. Coffee beans are also what is called a shelf-stable dry good when properly stored.. However coffee that has not been stored properly loses its flavor and freshness. Stored properly our high caffeine coffee is best 30 days of the roast (ship) date to ensure you will have the best drinking experience possible.

A crystalline compound produced for its pesticidal properties by a number of plant species as a deterrent to predators, caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant when ingested by humans. It is both fat- and water-soluble, and its consumption in a variety of preparations is widespread, with records of deliberate usage for its psychoactive effects dating back centuries. In addition to enhancing athletic performance and endurance, caffeine reduces feelings of sleepiness and improves concentration. Effective dosage is determined by the user’s physiology and tolerance, and can vary enormously among a population. Caffeine’s stimulant properties are expressed through multiple mechanisms of action, but the bulk of its activity takes place through its antagonist effect on certain neurotransmitter receptors. It binds to and obstructs the receptors for adenosine, a neurotransmitter which accumulates in the brain during periods of wakefulness, and prevents the buildup from reaching and activating these receptors. Without caffeine’s interference in this process, the activated receptors react by suppressing the central nervous system, a response experienced by the user as the sensation of drowsiness. In addition to delaying the onset of sleepiness, the lowered adenosine activity in caffeine’s presence encourages the release of other neurotransmitters with more stimulating effects.

Before roasting, a green coffee bean has a caffeine content of somewhere between 1% and 1.5%. However, you can generally expect about 100 mg of caffeine in a cup of coffee and about twice that in the coffee we roast and ship to you.

It adds a bitter flavor since Caffeine is an alkaloid.

Though it’s not clear why the coffee plant produces caffeine, it is believed to serve some essential role for the plant. We know this because caffeine is not part of the plant’s central metabolism and not use it to produce energy or new plant material. Therefore, it is called a secondary metabolite. Again, because it is found in all parts of the plant, from roots to leaves, and it takes energy to make, it must perform something essential. Here are the current theories: Allelopathic agent: produced by one plant to inhibit the growth of other plants. Although in labs the toxicity of caffeine to other plants has been demonstrated, it has not been observed or proven in nature. Defense against pets: it has been shown to be toxic to some insects and fungi. However, since there is yet to be a “caffeine deficient mutant coffee plant”, this has not been demonstrated in nature. Pollinator stimulant: research has shown that caffeine improves the memory of honey bees. Although, this has not been demonstrated in nature, and would not explain why caffeine is found in the root system.

It is well recognised that drinking coffee contributes to increased wakefulness and alertness. Most of the study of the benefits of coffee consumption and mental performance is centered on caffeine. There is convincing evidence that moderate caffeine intake helps to improve alertness and concentration. A 75mg serving of caffeine leads to both increased attention and alertness, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A typical cup of coffee contains about 100mg caffeine, the coffee we roast and ship to you is about twice these levels. There is evidence indicating potential benefits of coffee & caffeine in situations requiring increased alertness (night shifts at work, studying for extended hours, long-distance driving).Some studies suggest that caffeine abstinence could improve sleep — in context of sleep quality and the time it takes to fall asleep. However, there are large differences between individuals and more research in this area is needed.Brain mapping technology has determined caffeine is not linked to brain circuitry connected to dependence and as a result caffeine does not fulfil the criteria to be described as a drug of dependence. Despite sudden ending of caffeine consumption may induce withdrawal symptoms in a small number of individuals, these are generally not very severe, are of short duration, and can be avoided by gradually reducing caffeine intake.

Robusta coffee beans are higher in caffeine so selecting a high caffeine coffee bean will definitely help. Maximum extraction (water to coffee ratio) will also produce more caffeine. Your brewing technique also has an effect, drip coffee makers usually make a weaker cup of joe, while using a french press can produce a more caffeinated cup of coffee.

Robutsa coffee beans have an average 2.4 percent caffeine, while Arabica beans often average around 1.5 percent caffeine. Robusta coffee beans are considered to contain the most caffeine per coffee bean.

Although it’s dependent on a lot of factors, generally if you measure your coffee by scoops, light roasted coffee will have more caffeine on average. This is due to the coffee beans density and the amount of caffeine retained while the beans are roasted.

Essentially yes, but it depends on a variety of factors; the type of coffee beans used,, the size of your grind, the extraction (brewing method) used to make your cup of coffee and so on. Essentially, some light roasts could have more caffeine in less scoops than a dark roast, but using more scoops of that dark roast could match the caffeine content of the light roast and even surpass it if you use more scoops.

No, taking a cup of coffee, and adding a cup of water, will have the same amount of caffeine in the beverage but more watered down coffee. If you have too much caffeine in your coffee, try a different brewing method, a weaker roast, or drinking decaf.

Yes it is! Killa Caffeine coffee is perfect for all types of fancy drinks, from Dalgona coffee to DIY iced coffee, our smooth high caffeine coffee is perfect for whatever type of coffee drink you’re in the mood for.

You can take the actual components of the coffee into consideration, e.g the type of beans used, the size of the ground, the extraction method used, etc. But the easiest way to find out how strong coffee is, is to drink a cup. Caffeine’s effect on the body varies from individual, so what one drinker might consider strong may come off as weak to another..

Are we talking about taste? Then your best option is to add milk or creamer, this will cut down on the bitterness, or what most drinkers consider the “strength” of the coffee’s taste. If you’re talking about caffeine content, drink less of a given cup of coffee, or change up your brewing method; drip coffee makers are considered to usually make a weaker cup of coffee.

Coffee beans (what is used to make a cup of coffee) are actually the seed of the fruit off the coffea plant. So coffee is actually neither, it’s technically a seed from a fruit.

Our beans are a blend. The arabica is Brazilian, and our robusta is AA grade Indian cherry.

KillaCaffeine suggests our reusable K-Cups, which you can find in our store.

Both! It really depends on how into brewing the perfect cup of jow you are; our ground coffee is perfect (we think so at least), on its own, and its flavor profile and strength are apparent through any extraction technique. However, if you’re a coffee nerd (like everyone at Killa Caffeine is), then you may want to purchase our high caffeine coffee beans to grind them to whatever extraction method, flavor profile, etc. that you like the best.

Yes! The caffeine in coffee can make the muscles in your colon and intestines that can summon your next number 2 as quick as 20 minutes after a cup of coffee!

While the golden rule “everything in moderation” is always relevant, studies have found that it’s perfectly safe to drink up to four 8 ounce cups of coffee a day.

Coffee by itself has a lot of proven health effects, including a lowered risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Lowered risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and more! Coffee contains a whole mess of antioxidants and vitamins that are considered good for you as well. However, adding milk, sugar and creamer can add fat and other bad stuff to your cup, especially if you’re drinking multiple cups a day. Stick to black coffee if you’re looking to get the most of the benefits that a cup of joe has to offer.

Brewed coffee has more caffeine than a cup of steeped tea, but all is not as it seems! Tea leaves actually contain more caffeine than a coffee bean before they’re steeped. During brewing, tea leaves lose more caffeine than coffee beans..

Yes! Our coffee is 100% certified USDA Organic.

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The list is endless, but some of the most common like mocha, latte and americano are widely available and use different types of coffee beans and additions to create the tasty beverages that millions of people drink everyday.

We’d imagine it’s the one with the highest caffeine. You should give Killa Caffeine a try, it has double the amount of a normal cup of coffee!

Traditionally, an 8 oz cup of coffee contains about 95 mg of caffeine. Killa caffeine coffee contains about twice the amount of a normal cup of coffee.

Technically, eating about 8 coffee beans would give you the same jolt of caffeine that you get from an 8 oz cup of coffee. Additionally, your body is able to absorb caffeine from whole coffee beans faster than it can from a cup of liquid coffee.

It varies from person to person, but how late do you want to go to bed or stop feeling the effects of caffeine? The effect of caffeine varies from person to person, so the best way to tell how late in the day you can drink coffee is to experiment and see how late you can comfortably drink a cup and still mellow out when the sun goes down.

Adding milk, cream or a flavored creamer can help lessen the “harshness” or “bitterness” that is commonly associated with a cup of black coffee. The taste of coffee can largely depend on the beans, water and extraction method used, so experimentation is key. Find what you like and keep trying new things!

Very, very sleepy. Aside from that, a lot of jobs and money would be lost. A number of the poorer countries in the world depend on coffee as a key export to bring in money, so a world without coffee would mean less opportunity and jobs for the citizens of those countries. Additionally, coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world, so the effect would be felt from the highest level all the way down through supply chains, producers, and eventually the consumer. In short, the world without coffee would not be good.

It depends on how strong or weak you like your coffee. A pot of coffee is usually brewed using a couple dozen beans, so a single cup of coffee would probably use a dozen or more, depending on how much of a kick you want it to have.

Adding milk or cream to a cup of coffee is an easy way to cut down the acidity of a cup of coffee. The calcium in milk helps to balance the acid in a cup of coffee, so the more dairy, the less acidic your given cup of coffee will be.

1660, when a dutch ambassador visiting China tried adding whole milk to his coffee following the common tradition of the Chinese elite of adding milk to their tea.

That is a very, very heavy question. The two main coffee bean types are Robusta and Arabica, meaning that most of the coffee drinks the average coffee drinker consumes are a mix of these different types of beans. There are specialty types of coffee beans (such as the ones used to make mocha), that can be used to make specialty drinks or interesting new brews.

Easy, you can do it right on your stovetop! When you’re really desperate for a cup of coffee and don’t have a traditional means of extraction, simply pour your ground coffee into a pan of water, bring the water/ground mixture to a boil uncovered for two minutes. Then remove the pan from heat and let the water (we can call it coffee now) sit for four minutes. Filter the grounds out of the pan and now you have a cup of coffee, no coffee maker required!

Caffeine has long been considered a guaranteed way to ease the headache associated with a hangover, but be careful not to overdo it; further dehydrating yourself after a night of partying can make you feel even worse.

It’s essentially the same game as wine; different mixes and breads of coffee beans can impart different flavors into your brewed cup of coffee. Gourmet coffee is simply coffee that has had a flavored profile crafted by producers by using a specific breed or blend of beans.

Totally! Just be aware that every time that you reuse coffee grounds, less caffeine will be imparted into your brew, and the taste may start to wane and become less than appetizing.

Use an extraction method that only produces a cup or two at a time, like a french press or small pour over system. This can allow you to customize your cup of coffee for taste and quantity.

Depends on what kind of stronger you’re referring to, for taste adding more coffee to a brew is going to impart more of the flavor associated with that blend. Caffeine wise, a negligible amount of caffeine may be added by brewing it longer, but nothing that you would notice, plus the taste can suffer from a longer brew.

The trend of under roasting beans and passing it off as a way to better taste the flavor notes of a blend is truly disturbing. We hope it ends soon!

There are quite a few ways, including: Manual and machine pour over systems French press Percolators Coffee Bags Vacuum or Siphon Espresso Machines These are just a few of the most common, but we know we’re probably missing some.

Yes! Coffee grounds are one of common culprits of clogging drains that require costly repairs. Best to add your used grounds to a compost heap, or to throw them out.

It all depends on taste! We happen to think our high caffeine coffee is great for cold brew and can provide an extra shot of energy with every cup.

You certainly can. It’s also common to add milk or cream to coffee on a keto diet to provide fat for your body to burn.

You certainly can, and they can be quite tasty! Traditional espressos are made with espresso beans, which tend to be a bit stronger than normal coffee beans. Our high caffeine coffee beans make a great substitute when you don’t have espresso beans for caffeine and flavor.

Under extraction is usually the main reason that your coffee will taste bad. Brewing incorrectly or for the wrong amount of time can result in coffee tasting bitter, acidic and overall not good. This is caused by acids in the bean dissolving too early into the brewing process.

Energy drinks have a tendency to raise blood pressure and stress hormones in the body, whereas coffee tends to do neither of those things (and actually naturally contains antioxidants and vitamins that are good for your health). Coffee is derived from coffee beans, which are seeds from a fruit. Energy drinks are made from water and whatever else manufacturers feel like throwing in. Best to stay with coffee if you need a little pick me up.

Coffee beans don’t ever actually “go bad” per se, which is why their packages don’t contain expiration dates. After 7-10 days roasted coffee beans are usually thought to have lost their “freshness” but these are still perfectly safe to drink and enjoy. Unopened coffee grounds are good for three to five months at room temperature, and can be frozen (unopened) for about two years and still be good!

Yes, coffee and the caffeine that it contains can raise serotonin, a chemical that reduces your appetite.

You sure can, just be sure to give it some time to cool to avoid scalding or burning your mouth.

Studies have found that the effects of caffeine from a cup of coffee can be felt as soon as 10 minutes after you start drinking it! The usual peak of caffeination from a cup of coffee is about 45 minutes after you start drinking.

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