Coffee Articles

You can generally reuse a single coffee pod once or twice, but you'll notice a drop in flavor quality with each use. If you go beyond that, over-extraction might make your brew taste flat or bitter. To maintain the best taste, try brewing a smaller cup or adding fresh coffee grounds.

There are countless iced coffee recipes out there, but let's talk about the real deal. At Blackout Coffee, we're all about bold flavors and keeping America strong. So, buckle up and get ready to learn how to make the best...

Pumpkin spice latte is the stereotypical fall beverage. It's full of warming spices, which makes it the perfect way to enjoy cooler weather. But what if you want to enjoy your favorite drink without the guilt? Well, you're in luck!...

Behind Coffee Arabica, Robusta is the second-most popular coffee in the world today. It is produced by the Coffea canephora plant, which was originally grown in the western and central portions of sub-Saharan Africa.
About 40% of the world’s coffee consumed each day is Coffee Robusta.

When you’re making a cup of coffee in the morning, what you’re creating is a beverage that was made from the seed of the Arabica coffee plant. The seed is located within a small, red fruit that is often referred to as a “cherry.” That means this coffee can be classified as a drupe [...]

When you want an excellent cup of coffee, you head to your pantry to make it. Whether you grind your beans at home or purchase grounds, it is easier than ever before to brew coffee or make espresso at home. There is a lot of work which goes into the availability of coffee today. Setting aside the argument [...]

In a perfect world, coffee beans should be ground and used as close to their roasting date as possible. By doing this, you’ll be able to maximize your flavors by minimizing the exposure to light, air, and environmental contaminants. Blackout Coffee whole beans and ground both ship well in airtight sealed pouches [...]

While a lot of people will just gift trinkets and items that get thrown away in a closet the next day, you might want to try something different. Think about usability and things that the person in question really likes a lot. That’s why it makes a lot of sense to send coffee as a holiday gift [...]

Brewing methods discussed: Drip Coffee Machine, Pour Over, Cold Brew, Aeropress, French Press and Chemex. Learn how to brew Blackout Coffee to perfection with these simple methods. We go over what you need in order to brew coffee and which coffee is recommended [...]

The problem is that you do not really love your coffee, do you? Good home-brew is easy enough to make, but it can be challenging to get your morning coffee right consistently.
Here are some ideas that will immediately improve that cup of coffee (or 3) that you have each morning with any brewing equipment [...]

Christmas is one of the best times of year to spend with your family and enjoy holiday traditions. Unfortunately, holidays can be difficult for military members and their families when they are serving overseas or are deployed during the holidays. It’s also that time when you need to find the right type of gift for everyone you care about especially the ones far from home [...]

If you take most modern scriptures about the history of coffee in America, you will know that the British brought this bean to America in the 17^th Century. Although many specific accounts are referenced, the intricacies of most stories are a little inaccurate. However, it is certainly not disputed that the British were responsible for the introduction [...]

Most coffee lovers would tend to choose a darker roast if they want a caffeine-boasting cup of java. They go along with the general idea that a light roast contains less caffeine than a dark roast. Coffee drinkers with a more sundry experience tend to disagree. So, who is right in this debate? Do you get an extra kick from a light roast, or should you let the beans cook a little longer? Let’s [...]

Like most of the best things in life, coffee tastes better when it’s freshly roasted, ground and brewed into a nerve-awakening cup of java. If you have ever had freshly roasted coffee, you would know the staggering dominance in aroma, power, and personality that this brew has over storage over kept, commercial brands. If you are ready to ditch commercially roasted, ground coffee for [...]