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What to eat with coffee at breakfast. Pairing guidelines for eggs, toast, oatmeal, pastries, fruit, and more by roast level and brewing method.

A coffee grinder is the single biggest upgrade you can make to your home brew setup. Here are 4 questions to answer before you buy, plus what to look for in burr vs blade grinders.

 The coffee history timeline spans over 1,000 years. From a goat herder in Ethiopia to espresso machines in Italy to instant coffee in your kitchen, here is how coffee took over the world.

New Orleans iced coffee is a creamy and decadent coffee drink that was initially created to replace iced lattes, which are often disappointing and unpredictable in taste. Roasted chicory is the signature flavor in this drink, and then it is...

Unfortunately, all good things must eventually come to an end, and summer is no exception to this rule. But before the cool autumn weather sets in, try this rich and indulgent cappuccino mousse recipe using strong espresso to kick the...

The 8 pieces of essential coffee gear every home brewer needs. From grinders and scales to kettles and storage, build your setup for under $150.

Each morning after you make your daily cup of coffee, you’re left with coffee grounds that most people swiftly throw away in the garbage. However, what if we could use these grounds for a better purpose? I bet you didn’t...

Cupping coffee is extremely similar to tasting wine - the purpose is to pick up on all of the flavors and nuances in each, and to determine how the coffee is unique from the rest. At its core, cupping is...

This deep espresso blend is full of rich, complex flavor, resulting in an unexpected treat for your taste buds. Espresso Dolce features a heavy red-gold crema with a sweet floral presence. This flavor is balanced with rich notes of chocolate...

 Most men drink coffee on autopilot. This guide breaks down espresso, pour-over, Americano, French press, and cold brew — what each one is, how it's made, and which one suits your style.

This week we have chosen a new frontrunner for our Coffee Of The Week, and that is the Costa Rican Romelia from Westbean Coffee Roasters in San Diego, California. This single origin coffee comes from the Palmichal and Santa Ana...

There are many people who have strong opinions on this topic. Some prefer espresso, some prefer drip coffee, and others love them both! We’re going to explore the differences of these two types of coffee and let you be the...

We wanted to get more insight into our new featured roaster, Bold Bean Coffee, so we sat down with their head roaster, Zack, and talked about all things coffee. Bold Bean Coffee Roasters is comprised of self-professed coffee fanatics in...

There are many well-known myths about coffee, but more often than not they are simply that: myths. We’ve done our research so that we can accurately inform you on which coffee myths are true and which are not. This week...

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters is made up of coffee fanatics who love what they do. These coffee fanatics run two cafés and a roasting facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Bold Bean was started by owner Jay Burnett, and his two sons...

This weeks go-to is The Heavy from Barefoot Coffee Roasters. This is a Central American blend, Direct Trade certified, with a medium to dark profile. The tasting notes found in this particular blend of coffee are deep, dark, and chocolatey,...

We all drink our daily cup of coffee every morning and shudder to think what we would do without it. But do you ever think about where this coffee actually comes from? Coffee is only grown in tropical areas in...

Coffee is extremely volatile when it comes to its freshness- it can become stale and lose some of its great quality if it is not stored properly after you open a new bag of whole bean or ground coffee. But...

French press, AeroPress, pour over, Chemex, espresso, or drip? Each brewing method produces a different cup. Here is how to choose the right one for your taste, schedule, and setup.

Fair trade coffee costs more. Here is exactly what that extra dollar pays for, whether it affects taste, and how to decide if the premium is worth it for you.

 

Portola Coffee Lab is all about bringing coffee directly from farm to your cup. What makes them unique is their extreme dedication to source coffee from all over the world in their unyielding pursuit of perfection. So it’s no wonder...