Meet Greg Berkowitz, founder and head roaster of Berk's Beans Coffee. Learn about his journey from garage hobbyist to specialty coffee roaster, his approach to ethical sourcing, and what makes small-batch roasting different.
Did you know there are numerous health benefits of drinking coffee? Here are 20 reasons why drinking coffee is good for you and has health benefits. Now everything should be done in moderation, however coffee has so many positive health benefits to ignore. The freshness of the coffee is directly…
We get this question all the time, so here is our answer. Keep beans airtight and cool. Air, moisture, heat, and light are your beans greatest enemies. To preserve your beans’ fresh roasted flavor as long as possible, store them in an air-tight container at room temperature. Coffee beans can…
COFFEE DRYING PROCESS So when you hear in the coffee name words like Honey, Natural, Washed, Wet-Process. What they are referring to is the drying process of the coffee beans themselves. There are several ways to dry the beans and each process does effect the flavor of each bean, so…
When it comes to crafting the perfect cup of coffee, many factors come into play. From the origin of the beans to the brewing method, each element contributes to the final taste. However, one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of coffee preparation is the grind size. Did you…
Berk’s Beans Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in Concord, CA, serving the Bay Area and coffee lovers across the United States. We believe that exceptional coffee starts long before it reaches your cup — it begins with sourcing the right green beans, roasting them with precision, and getting…
