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Beans

Coffee mug on its side with dark roast coffee beans spilling out amid a plume of smoke

Fresh Beans, Fresh Brew: Unlocking the Secret to Superior Coffee

Discover why the roast date on your coffee beans matters more than you think, and how it dramatically impacts flavor.

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Coffee beans at various stages of a roast

How Coffee Roast Levels Affect Your Morning Cup

The roasting process alters a coffee bean’s natural flavors, acidity and body in ways that show up in the cup.

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A bag of fresh coffee beans viewed from its open top

The Quality of Coffee Beans Counts for a Lot

Not all coffee beans are created equal. Their quality can vary dramatically based on their source.

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Base of a moka pot with the filter basket inserted and filled with ground coffee

These 9 Coffees Will Elevate Your Moka Pot

Unearth the richness and full-bodied flavor of moka pot coffee by choosing the right beans—considering roast level, bean origin, and freshness.

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Hand pulls raw coffee beans out of a fermentation vat

Fermented Coffee: The Complex Process and Unique Benefits

Explore the depth and intrigue of fermented coffee, an up-and-coming trend. From the fascinating science to potential health benefits and brewing techniques.

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Hands picking through coffee cherries on a tray

Exotic Coffee Beans From Around The World

These exotic coffee beans are cultivated in far corners of the globe and bring a diverse array of tastes and aromas you won’t find in your everyday cup of joe.

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Smiling coffee farmer with a basket full of coffee cherries

Burundi Coffee Is Sweet, Fruity and Thriving

Burundi coffee comes from a small, landlocked country in East Africa with a unique climate and topography that’s ideal for growing high-quality Arabica beans.

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Couple buying coffee with a laptop

How To Buy Coffee: Everything You Need To Know

To buy the right coffee, you have to pay attention to the roast levels and where the beans are coming from.

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Red package of Intelligentsia coffee beans

7 Best Coffee Options for French Press

Blue Bottle Coffee’s “Three Africas” Blend and Caffe Vita’s Bistro Blend are two of our favorite coffees for a French press.

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Coffee roasting in a wok on the stove

Coffee Roasting For Beginners: It’s Easier Than You Think

We’ll cover the basics, tell you what you need to get started, and introduce you to two easy methods.

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Coffee beans for espresso in portafilter

The Best Coffee Beans for Brewing Espresso

You can find many of the best espresso beans online today, and be brewing great espresso within a week.

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Blonde roast coffee beans in a glass dish next to other different roasts

Blonde Roast Coffee Might Be Your New Favorite

Blonde roast is a term popularized by Starbucks that refers to coffee roasted just up to first crack.

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Dark roast and medium roast coffee beans

Comparing a Dark Roast to a Medium Roast

Learn how the degree of roasting affects the chemistry of a coffee bean, and most importantly the taste.

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Map of the world showing regions near the equator where coffee is grown

The Coffee Belt Countries and Their Coffees

The Coffee Belt is the metaphoric name given to that strip of the globe between the tropics where most of the world’s coffee grows.

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Oily coffee beans

Oily Coffee Beans Aren’t Necessarily a Bad Sign

When beans are shiny on the surface, is that a feature or a bug?

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Ground coffee in a container with a scoop

How Long Does Ground Coffee Stay Fresh?

Once those beans are roasted and ground, the clock is ticking. Here’s how you can make it last.

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Young woman drinking coffee with a smile on her face

17 Low Acid Coffee Brands To Settle Your Stomach

Low acid coffee brands can help alleviate the problems coffee causes for some people, such as acid reflux or damage to tooth enamel.

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Bag of coffee beans resting on a small pile of coffee beans

Are Coffee Subscriptions Worth It? Here’s the Truth

Try to find a coffee subscription that fits your budget and matches the frequency of delivery to your coffee consumption rate.

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Small glass bowls full of Arabica coffee beans on left, and Robusta coffee beans on right

Arabica vs. Robusta: Why They Taste Different

Sensory scientist Dr. Molly Spencer explains the science behind the taste differences we detect in Arabica and Robusta coffee.

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white coffee next to regular dark roast beans

White Coffee: What It Is And Why You Should Try It

White coffee is roasted at a lower temperature for a shorter time than regular coffee beans. The result is a beige color and slightly nutty flavor.

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Man's hand opening a freezer door

Can You Freeze Coffee Beans?

Freezing coffee beans has its benefits, but you need to take important steps to preserve flavor.

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Four dark roasted coffee beans on a white surface

Eating Coffee Beans is Safe and Healthy in Moderation

Roasting, grinding and brewing is the the most popular way to enjoy coffee, but eating coffee beans in moderation offers equal health benefits.

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A cup of brewed coffee next to a bag of beans from Ecuador and a Hario V60 pour over cone in the background

Atlas Coffee Club Delivers A World Of Coffee To Your Door

Atlas Coffee Club is a coffee subscription service that delivers coffees from different parts of the world each month right to your door.

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Closeup of kapeng barako coffee beans on a white counter

Kapeng Barako Is A Challenging But Worthwhile Coffee Bean To Harvest

Kapeng Barako is an obscure coffee varietal grown predominantly in the Batangas provinces of the Philippines, without a large market but worth preserving.

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Roasted specialty coffee beans under a glass case at a coffee shop

What Makes Coffee Specialty Coffee?

You cannot have a third-wave experience without specialty coffee, but you can have specialty coffee without the third-wave experience.

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Cold brewing coffee in a French press

5 Coffee Beans We Recommend For Cold Brew

You can make cold brew from any beans, but you’ll taste the difference if you use beans roasted specifically for it.

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Sacks of coffee beans from different countries

How Experts Rated 1,229 Coffees From Countries Around The World

We plotted reviews of 1,229 coffees from 16 different countries on a graph to see which country produces the best.

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Smoke rises from freshly roasted coffee beans

Why You Should Release Gas From Your Coffee Before You Brew

Fresh is best, right? Well, fresh is good, but with coffee you need to give a little time after roasting to let carbon dioxide escape.

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Overhead shot of coffee roasting in a Whirley Pop with an iPad keeping time next to it

Your Complete Guide To Whirley Pop Coffee Roasting

How a simple, hand-operated popcorn popper can be your gateway to the world of home coffee roasting.

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Brewing coffee from whole beans over the stove

How To Make Coffee With Whole Beans

Brewing with whole beans is usually a last resort, but if you have the time it can produce a nice, flavorful cup.

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