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Coffee Knowledge

Flat white on the table in a cafe in Melbourne

Your Guide To Australian Coffee Culture

Does Australia have the best coffee in the world? The Aussies would say so, and we can’t deny their perfect balance of coffee quality and coffee culture.

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Nespresso CitiZ machine on a very clean countertop

How To Clean Your Nespresso Machine

Regular cleaning and descaling of your Nespresso machine is a must. Not only will this result in a better tasting cup of coffee, it will also lengthen the life of your machine.

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A coffee taster hunched over a row of coffee cups

A Tool For Our Senses: The Making Of The Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel

Sensory scientist Molly Spencer collaborated on the Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel, which unifies the sensory language used in the coffee industry.

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Eight used Nespresso capsules with punctured holes in the end

Is A Nespresso Machine A Sustainable Choice?

Our environmentally conscious writer dove into Nespresso’s sustainability claims, and was surprised by what she found.

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Patrons sit outside the Cafe Tournbride in Paris

Your Guide To French Coffee Culture

You might be disappointed by the coffee in France, but you’ll still love to while away the days in a cozy Parisian café.

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Patrons outside a caffe in Turin, Italy

Your Guide To Italian Coffee Culture

In Italy, the ideal that coffee is a staple and should remain affordable means that little has changed in their coffee culture.

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Sidewalk tables and chairs outside a Caffe Nero espresso bar in London

Your Guide To British Coffee Culture

British coffee culture is much less hampered by tradition than elsewhere in Europe, placing the UK at the forefront of Europe’s artisanal coffee revolution.

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A barista wiping down the drip tray of a commercial espresso machine

How To Clean And Maintain Your Espresso Machine

Cleaning your espresso machine of residue buildup is essential if you want to brew the best-tasting coffee possible.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
A shiny glass Chemex sitting on a kitchen counter

A Guide To Cleaning Your Chemex

As cool as it looks, the Chemex’s hourglass shape can make it challenging to clean. Here are some tips to keep that glass sparking.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge
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.

Categories Beans, Coffee Knowledge
A flat white coffee on the left and a caffe macchiato on the right

The Difference Between A Flat White And A Macchiato

We won’t pick a winner between the flat white and macchiato, but each drink has its time and place.

Categories Coffee Drinks, Coffee Knowledge
A shattered coffee cup in the final scene of the movie The Usual Suspects

11 Of The Best Coffee Scenes From Movies

Here, movie podcaster Jordan Bowman rounds up his 11 favorite movie scenes involving coffee.

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Professional coffee cuppers in Ethiopia taste and grade coffees

Data Visualization Shows Countries With Highest-Rated Coffees

Data analyst Cédric Scherer plotted more than 1,000 coffee reviews on a graph to see which countries have the highest-rated coffees.

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The Mastrena logo in raised lettering on the outside of a Mastrena espresso machine at Starbucks

Mastrena Espresso Machine: Why You Can’t Own One

Unfortunately, this white whale hangs out only with the mermaids at Starbucks.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Coffee blooming in a pour-over cone

The Purpose Of Blooming Coffee

We explain why the 30 seconds it takes for your coffee to bloom is time well spent.

Categories Brewing Tips, Coffee Knowledge
Long espresso brewing into a glass cup on a Nespresso Essenza Mini

Long Espresso: What It Is And Why You Should Try It

Stretch out your enjoyment of your morning espresso with this cup that sits somewhere between an espresso and an Americano.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks, Coffee Knowledge
two donuts on a board in front of a cup of coffee

What To Eat With Coffee: Discover Sweet and Savory Delights

Explore top foods to pair with your coffee. From savory bacon to sweet tiramisu, find out what to eat with coffee for the ultimate taste experience.

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Young woman sipping coffee from a cup

15 Reasons Your Coffee Tastes Bad And How To Fix It

Is it your beans, your water, your equipment or your process? Read on and we’ll help you find out.

Categories Brewing Tips, Coffee Knowledge
Do K Cups go bad

Do K Cups Go Bad? We Have Good News…

You’ve found some K-Cups at the back of the cupboard and the doubt is creeping in. Here’s what you need to know.

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