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Brew Up a Hearty Coffee Chili with Beans Recipe from: Coffee Kind Coffee adds depth and savory richness to hearty dishes like chili. This recipe uses a novel way to infuse coffee flavor throughout every delicious bite. With the weather...

General wisdom says it’s easy to buy gifts for coffee lovers – but buying a coffee gift that will be really appreciated… that can be a lot trickier. These days, coffee aficionados tend to have pretty specialized tastes – and...

It may be Friday the 13th, but we’re lucky enough to have great coffee – we’re drinking Monte Verde - Carmo De Minas - Brazil, brewed in the moka pot and watching the snow fall while we peruse the coffee...

Foodies and baristas are starting to pay attention to how the flavors in coffee complement dessert and pastry choices. Unlike wine pairings, though, there are no hard and fast rules for pairing coffee with food. There are, however, some guidelines...

The past week has seen two new twists on pourover coffee brewers and one very hot coffee cocktail to warm up your holidays. Hat tip to the New York Times Dining section for the drink -- and how cool is...

Coffee Crunch Brownies with Espresso Caramel Sauce Recipe from: Coffee Kind   Dress up a packaged brownie mix -- or your own homemade brownies -- with coffee toffee crunch and a sumptuous, silky espresso caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream...

  Kickstarter Highlight: Acaia, the Minimalist Coffee Brewing Scale Is the Max If you’re as into coffee gadgets as we are, you’ve probably already heard about Acaia (pronounced uh-KIGH-uh), a stylish, highly functional gram scale designed specifically for brewing great...

Would You Pay More for Eco-Friendly Coffee? What influences the amount you’re willing to pay for specialty coffee? Researchers from the University of Gavle in Sweden and the University of Chicago in the U.S. think they know. They’ve found that...

Thank you to everyone who entered our Launch Giveaway. We'd like to congratulate Jared Marquez on his win of a brand-new Rancilio Silvia V3 home espresso machine. Since it's not everyday that you get a chance to win an espresso...

Coffee isn’t so much finicky as it is responsive. Nearly anything that comes into contact with coffee on its way from bean to cup has an effect on it, so it should come as no surprise that the coffee filter...

Coffee Crunch Cookies Recipe from: Coffee Kind   Celebrate National Cookie Day in style with this delicious, grown-up version of Toll House Cookies. Inspired by the classic San Francisco coffee crunch cake, these coffee crunch cookies include scrumptious melt-in-your-mouth espresso...

Coffee News Roundup – November 28 to December 3   This week in coffee, an Australian columnist slammed American coffee culture in a BIG headline, the European Coffee Symposium handed out awards to such diverse recipients as McCafe (yes, that’s...

Winter Warmer Coffee Cocktail Recipe from: Coffee Kind   Don't let the winter chill get into your bones. This flaming Winter Warmer coffee cocktail is a showy after-dinner cocktail that will please your eyes as much as it does your...

You don't need a fancy, expensive coffee machine to make better coffee. You can up your coffee game for less than $35 with any one (or more!) of these great coffee-making accessories.     Turn your coffee brewing skills up...

Six Ways to Dress Up Your After Dinner Coffee Turn your everyday coffee into a sophisticated after-dinner treat to grace your holiday table. These alcoholic coffee drink variations are the perfect way to finish off an elegant holiday dinner. Each...

Cafe Smooth Liqueur Recipe from: Coffee Kind   Homemade gifts are always welcome. This holiday season, give the spirited gift of Cafe Smooth Liqueur. The buttery blend of rum, vodka, coffee and spices will bring out anyone's holiday spirit. If...

  Catch up with news from the world of coffee for the week of November 18 to 25, 2013. New research shows coffee may prevent Alzheimer's disease and improve blood circulation, while the FDA offers guidance to the food industry...

When it comes to flavor, aroma and body in coffee, it's all about the chemicals in your cup. Two professors in the engineering department at the University of California - Davis take those chemical -- and the resulting coffee --...

Honey Coffee Roast Turkey Breast Recipe from: Coffee Kind   A little savory, a little spicy and a little sweet, this coffee-infused wet rub and infusion will make this the moistest, most tender turkey breast you've ever served up. You'll...

You may have your coffee pouring skills maximized for your perfect hand-dripped coffee each morning, but that probably won’t do when you’re brewing coffee for a party. Unless you want to spend your evening playing barista, you’ll want to invest...

Mason Jar Espresso Martini   Recipe from: Coffee Kind   The coffee martini has become one of the trendy, hipster drinks of the season. Every upscale bar and café seems to have created its own version. Learn to make the...