In September's blog about our origin, we briefly discussed the definition of a coffee bloom. Since it's the star of our brand, let's look deeper into this little moment of magic that has captured the attention of coffee enthusiasts everywhere. Essentially, a coffee bloom is the rapid release of CO 2 when water is poured over fresh coffee grounds. The great thing about blooming is that you can immediately tell how fresh your beans are. For example, if you try to bloom stale coffee, you're going to be disappointed. Now for the science...when coffee is roasted, it traps CO 2 inside...
What is a bloom? The origin of the name ‘Full Bloom’ has, believe it or not, nothing to do with a budding spring landscape. The term ‘bloom’ comes from the result of water coming into contact with fresh coffee grounds. This reaction produces a rapid release of carbon dioxide, resulting in what is known in the coffee world as a coffee ‘bloom.’ A good coffee bloom speaks volumes of the quality of the coffee beans. Evidence of a bloom also identifies the freshness of the coffee—a stale coffee will not bloom, whereas a fresh roast will produce this visible release...
Full Bloom Coffee Roasters is introducing its new coffee packaging, a sleek and durable bag designed to preserve the beans’ quality while enhancing the nature flavors and aromas. This foil-stamped packaging reduces film consumption as much as 15%, making it highly sustainable. It is compact, heat sealed, and features an air vent that acts as a one way valve to release CO² buildup and keeps air out, keeping our beans freasher, longer. Proper coffee packaging is critical for preserving the high quality of our beans. If not properly packaged, even the highest quality coffee will be tainted as a result....
