A simple espresso martini recipe shaken in a mason jar with chilled espresso, vodka, and sugar, plus 5 variations. A frothy coffee cocktail for adults 21+.
Last week, the coffee world was buzzing about the Bonaverde, a coffee maker that will, according to company founders Felix and Hans, roast, grind and brew coffee to deliver the freshest cup of coffee possible. The Kickstarter-funded project has more than...
Two 2013 reviews linked regular coffee drinking with lower rates of liver cancer and type 2 diabetes. Here is what the research found, framed as association, not medical advice.
Why your coffee tastes different every day. 6 common causes and fixes: grind drift, bean aging, water changes, dose inconsistency, temperature, and dirty gear.
A coffee cream donuts recipe: light, airy yeast donuts with an overnight rise, fried golden and filled with a rich coffee creme. Makes 18 filled donuts.
The Rancilio Silvia has been on every best home espresso machine list for 25 years. Is it still worth buying in 2025? Here is the honest case for and against it.
Light vs dark roast comes down to 5 differences: flavor, caffeine, acidity, brewing method, and antioxidants. Here is what the research shows and how to pick the right roast for your cup.
A harvest spice coffee recipe: brew coffee right with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, then top with frothed cream. A cozy autumn pour-over, no pumpkin needed.
The Cup of Excellence is the most rigorous coffee competition on earth. Learn how it works, why winning matters, how Brazil started it all, and what a CoE score actually means.
How to host a coffee tasting night at home in 6 simple steps: choose a few coffees, brew, score, and vote. A fun, social way to explore flavor and coffee culture.
Siphon coffee uses heat and vacuum to brew one of the cleanest, most complex cups you can make at home. It looks like a science experiment. It tastes like the best coffee you have ever made.
As we mentioned in a previous post, the Big Central Regional Barista and Brewer's Cup Competition took place in Minneapolis over the weekend. The Big Central is comprised of the North Central and South Central regions. For each region, there...
Espresso signature drinks are creative non-alcoholic espresso-based beverages that go beyond the standard latte. Here is what they are, where they come from, and 5 ideas to make at home.
As the coffee industry continues to grow and the consumer becomes more informed, restaurants are taking note. Michelin-starred restaurants are at the top of the high-end food game and when news broke that 30% of the world's top-level restaurants use...
French press, AeroPress, pour over, Chemex, or siphon? Each manual coffee brewer produces a different cup. Here is how to pick the right one for your taste, budget, and brewing style.
A butter coffee recipe: blend hot coffee with grass-fed butter and MCT or coconut oil for a silky, frothy cup. The paleo and keto favorite, with its cultural roots.
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms like headache, fatigue, and foggy thinking are common and short-lived. Here are the 5 signs, why the DSM-5 lists it, and how to ease off.
Coffee leaf rust is a fungus that strips Arabica trees of their leaves and can wipe out harvests. Here are 5 facts on the threat, its history, and how growers fight back.
Green coffee extract was sold as a miracle weight-loss cure, but the claim is disputed. The original study was tiny and later retracted, and newer research found no effect.
A café mocha is espresso, chocolate, steamed milk, and whipped cream in one cup. Here is the 5-step home recipe plus tips for getting the chocolate-to-espresso balance right every time.
