Frequently Asked Questions
Cultured Coffee is fermented, does that mean it’s live like probiotics?
Fermentation. Does that mean there’s alcohol in your beans?
Do I need to do anything special to the beans like keep them in the refrigerator?
Do you offer subscriptions or discounts?
Does your coffee come in any varieties?
Is Cultured Coffee decaf?
No! Cultured coffee has about 21% less caffeine than traditional Arabica and is rich in theophylline, a natural biostimulant traditionally found in tea and cocoa, thanks to the fermentation process.
We used fermentation to provide an energy boost that is long lasting and won’t cause the jitters.
How long can I keep my Cultured Coffee? I don’t use it every day?
How do I brew my Cultured Coffee?
Can I brew Cultured Coffee with my Nespresso or Keurig machine?
Where can I buy your coffee?
Is your coffee gluten-free, fair-trade, organic certified or does it carry any other certifications?
How do I stock your coffee in my store?
Aren't some coffee beans naturally fermented?
Depending on the climate where coffee beans are harvested the coffee cherries can be dried in the sun or steeped in water to remove the outer layer from the bean. Both of these methods enlist the help of microbes to help separate the husk from the bean.
However, both methods use “spontaneous” fermentation. The microbes that happen to be on the coffee cherry, in the air or water may positively or negatively impact the taste and nutrition profile of the beans. It’s a complete gamble.
Instead, to ensure a consistent health and flavor profile in our beans, we use a unique additional fermentation step on green beans before roasting. By carefully selecting chosen natural microbes we can craft Cultured Coffee’s unique taste and nutrition profile regardless of the process used to strip the husk from the bean.What other products can I buy?
How do I learn more about fermentation?
A good starter is "The art of Fermentation" by Sandor Katz. It explores the world of traditionally fermented food products and the key concepts behind fermentation.
If you want to learn more or have questions, send us an email. We love to talk about microbes!