Coffee trivia to amaze your friends and delight total strangers
Learn 31 fascinating facts about coffee, including the name of Starbucks’ first café and which country drinks the most per capita.
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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.
Best books about coffee: 9 essential reads
The more you learn about coffee, the more you want to know. We’ve picked the best books about coffee for those who want to dive deep.
Coffee filter types, shapes and sizes you should know
Cone or basket? Paper or metal? Bleached or unbleached? Just as coffee filters clear up your coffee, we’re here to clear up coffee filters.
Q&A with Ted Kallmyer, editor of Caffeine Informer
Caffeine Informer has become the go-to source for coffee lovers who want to know how much caffeine they’re pumping into their system—and whether it’s safe.
What is Arabica coffee? All about the bean that conquered the world
Arabica coffee is the species that today delivers 60 per cent of all coffee beans sold worldwide. Here’s how it happened.
Does coffee strength mean more caffeine?
Researchers found the answer by brewing coffee several different ways: espresso, moka pot, French press, pour-over, AeroPress and cold brew.
15 foods that go well with your coffee
We cover the classics, but also slip in a couple of sandwiches you might not expect.
Coffee species around the world at risk from climate change
Coffee species are particularly vulnerable to extinction because they occur in a small number of small geographic ranges.
Why do I get a headache when I haven’t had any coffee?
Caffeine is our favourite drug. But if we miss out on our fix, it can be a real headache, in more ways than one.
What is French roast coffee?
The English came up with the name, and it has nothing to do with where the beans were grown. Here’s all you need to know about French roast coffee.
Men in B.C. more likely to bring their own mugs for takeout coffee
A survey of British Columbians showed that men drink a bit more take-out coffee than women, and Tim Hortons rules the north.
The Coffee Belt: A guide to the world’s coffee-growing regions
From continent to continent and from farm to farm, coffee’s flavor owes much to the place where it’s grown.
The difference between an Americano and brewed coffee
They look similar at a glance, but very different brewing methods make the Americano taste quite unlike brewed coffee.
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.
A comprehensive list of the most popular coffee drinks
Fifteen of the most popular coffee drinks explained.
The benefits of organic coffee vs. non-organic
Your health, the environment, and farmers who grow coffee will thank you for switching.
The difference between a flat white and a cappuccino
Many coffee shops have started to blur the lines, but the flat white and cappuccino began as two distinct drinks.
Free pour latte art designs that belong in a gallery
If you want to expand your repertoire of free pour latte art designs beyond hearts and tulips, we have some ideas for you.
Oily coffee beans explained
If you’ve ever encountered oily coffee beans, you may have wondered why some have that shiny surface while others appear dry. What’s the story? And is it a feature or a bug?
Dark roast vs. medium roast: The differences you’ll notice
Learn how the degree of roasting affects the chemistry of a coffee bean, and most importantly the taste.
How long does ground coffee last?
Once those beans are roasted and ground, the clock is ticking. Here’s how you can make it last.
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.
Single-origin coffee vs. blends
We explain the differences, and why neither is necessarily better. In the end, you’ll probably want to try both.
Coffee jitters and how to stop them
Most coffee drinkers have had the unpleasant experience of going a bit too far with the caffeine. Once you’ve crossed that line, here’s how you can get back.
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.
Your preference for coffee over tea could be genetic, research shows
The likelihood of a person being a coffee drinker or a tea drinker is linked with the presence or absence of key genes that shape how bitter flavours taste.
