Q grading and the evolution of coffee quality
Coffee research has increased in the last decade, and with that, coffee professionals are pushing to develop improved protocols to make the Q grading process more scientific.
Learning
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.
What makes coffee specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is a product, while third wave is an experience. You cannot have a third-wave experience without specialty coffee, but you can have specialty coffee without the third-wave experience.
How to clean your stainless steel coffee pot
Stainless steel makes for a durable carafe that will keep your coffee warm, but you’ll want to follow these tips for cleaning your stainless steel coffee pot.
How to fix a crack in your coffee pot
This particular mishap can make for a devastating morning, so let’s learn how to fix a cracked coffee pot—and prevent cracks from happening in the first place.
Should you put your coffee pot in the microwave?
Even if your coffee pot has only small metal parts— even ones that you cannot see—you’ll have a crisis on your hands if you try to microwave it.
Your guide to Japanese coffee culture
Japanese coffee culture is an inspiring mix of tradition and innovation, delivered with their quintessential refinement and style.
How Brazil came to be called ‘the coffee pot of the world’
Coffee production is inextricably tied to Brazil’s history as one of its formative industries, which is why Brazil is often called the coffee pot of the world.
Your guide to Netherlands coffee culture
Netherlands coffee culture might not offer the sophisticated experience you find in some other European countries, but its charming simplicity is easy to embrace.
Your guide to Norwegian coffee culture
Norwegian coffee culture encompasses everything from tin kettles brewed over open flame at the cabin, to the fine artisan cafes of Oslo.
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.
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.
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 has become a valuable resource and communication tool to unify the sensory language used in the coffee industry.
Nespresso sustainability is a work in progress, but credit where it’s due
We asked our environmentally conscious writer to take a deep dive into Nespresso sustainability claims. She was surprised by what she found. Maybe you will be, too.
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.
Your guide to Italian coffee culture
Italian coffee culture remains mired in tradition, and unflinchingly set in its ways. The ideal that coffee is a staple in Italian life and should remain affordable means little has changed.
Your guide to British coffee culture
British coffee culture is much less hampered by tradition than it is elsewhere in Europe. This has allowed them to ride current trends and more deftly adapt to a changing landscape, placing them at the forefront of the artisanal coffee revolution in Europe.
How to clean and maintain your espresso machine
Cleaning your espresso machine is essential to creating the best-tasting coffee. Even a slight buildup of residue can give your coffee an off -putting taste.
Bamboo the secret ingredient in sustainable coffee pods
The little capsules that fuel Keurig and Nespresso machines have always been questioned about their sustainability, but a UBC professor has come up with an answer.
Cascara offers a way to turn the coffee plant into tea
Cascara is the name for the dried out skin or husk that remains after the seed of a coffee cherry—the coffee bean—has been removed. It can be used to make tea.
Decaf coffee doesn’t grow on trees—or does it?
Will the turning point for widespread adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) come through better-tasting decaf?
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about the Frappuccino
No drink speaks of caffeine-laden, sugary decadence quite like the Insta-worthy Frappuccino. But if you’re a coffee traditionalist, it might require a little explanation.
The caffeine content of a classic cappuccino
If you rely on the caffeine in your coffee to wake you up in the morning, rest assured that a milky cappuccino will still give you your kick.
Is that a cappuccino or a latte? Here’s how to tell
The difference between a cappuccino and a latte lies in the way the barista crafts the drink, rather than the ingredients.
How experts rated 1,229 coffees from countries around the world
When you plot 1,229 coffee reviews from 16 different countries on a graph, it’s easy to see which country produces the best coffee.
How to degas freshly roasted coffee
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.
How to reset your Nespresso machine to factory settings
If all goes well, you’ll never need to know how to reset your Nespresso machine. But just in case, we’re going to teach you how.
The difference between espresso and coffee
Espresso and what we think of as ‘regular’ coffee differ in the way they’re made. Each brew has a distinct preparation method that influences its flavors.