The Reading Room

Holiday coffee blends bring deep, dark, spiced flavor to the season. What makes them festive, why they lean dark, and how to brew and enjoy them.

Some call it Turkish coffee, some Arab coffee, some Cowboy coffee, while others know it as Swedish coffee. The similarity between them all is in the brewing; they're all brewed by boiling fine grounds in water right over the stove....

This one doesn't need a disclaimer -- but it did catch my attention because the "experimental technique" that Nick uses in this is awfully familiar to me. Watch: Note the spoon. I bought my first manual drip coffee cone for...

A pour over dripper shapes how your coffee flows and tastes. Cone vs flat-bottom, materials, features, and how to match a dripper to your cup.

I came across a comment written by Jon Danzig on a previous post about coffee prices and a little bit on how increased prices can help a coffee farmer, as seen here. What Mr Danzig left in the comment portion...

Trying new coffee keeps mornings interesting and helps you find better favorites. Why variety helps, how to explore without waste, and easy ways to start.

If you’re a coffee loving Jimmy Choo fan, you may be interested in one of his latest creations. The designer who has become famous for his shoe and accessory innovations has turned his attention to coffee items. Well, at least...

I’ve had an Esatto now for about a month. While it works well paired with my Preciso, I’m in a bit of a love-hate relationship with this grinding combo. at the moment. Here I’ll briefly explain why and make a...

/files/u14133/12202011121.jpg" width="375" height="500" />  I was blogging about how much I enjoyed the Costa Rican Fruita De Oro, which is a wet processed coffee as an Aeropress brew here:  http://www.roaste.com/CoffeeBlogs/sontondaman/What-Im-Drinking-Costa-Rican-Fruita-De-Oro . Yesterday and today I have been brewing and drinking this...

Coffee cup sizes shape how espresso drinks look and taste. A size guide for espresso, cappuccino, and latte, plus shape, material, and matching tips.

One of the things that is often overlooked in the Aeropress preparation method is the amount of pressure applied to the device. If you look at several of the methods out there they’ll say things like “slow and consistent” but...

A battle raging in Kenya between police, farmers, smugglers, business people, and governmental officials demonstrates how corruption and greed become involved as soon as a commodity goes high demand. The stuff of action movies, it’s a drama played out in...

 Choosing the right home espresso machine comes down to pressure, temperature, machine type, and budget. Here is what to look for before you buy.

Yesterday a new American reality show featuring baristas made the news. Today, from an article on Balita online, we find out that coffee programming is old news in S. Korea. As another Asian country finds its coffee demand skyrocketing, when...

Coffee cools faster than most expect. Simple ways to keep coffee hot longer, from warming the cup to insulated mugs and smart pouring habits.

 The best time to drink coffee is not first thing in the morning. Learn how cortisol timing affects your energy and when to drink for peak focus.

Coffee processing turns cherries into green beans and shapes flavor before roasting. Washed, natural, and honey styles explained, and how each tastes.

Remember the old TV sitcoms which focused on the 50’s diner setting, in which the waitresses were the stars? Now comes a modern, 21st century version that is no longer the sitcom, but the popular “reality show” genre. The coffee...