10 common coffee facts most people get wrong. Dark roast caffeine, espresso myths, dehydration claims, freezer storage, and more. The truth behind each one.
Irish coffee has four ingredients and takes seven minutes to make. Hot coffee, Irish whiskey, Demerara sugar, and freshly whipped cream. Here is the right way to build one at home.
Home coffee blending teaches you what makes professional blends work. Here are 5 steps to creating your first custom coffee blend — from choosing base coffees to dialing in the ratio.
The best water temperature for coffee is 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn why temperature matters, how it affects extraction, and targets for every brewing method.
How to cup coffee at home using the professional tasting method. Step-by-step cupping protocol, what to evaluate, and how to develop your palate with practice.
Most office coffee is bad. Not because good coffee is hard to make at work, but because most people never bother to upgrade. These 5 steps produce a better cup without leaving your desk.
The Good Food Awards recognize US specialty coffee roasters for exceptional flavor and responsible sourcing. Here is how winners are chosen, what the judging process looks like, and what the award actually signals about a coffee.
Why does your coffee taste bitter? 7 fixes for bitter coffee: grind size, water temperature, brew time, bean freshness, equipment cleaning, ratio, and water quality.
Coffee health benefits have been studied more rigorously in the past decade than ever before. Here is what peer-reviewed research actually says about coffee, hydration, memory, and antioxidants.
How long does coffee last? Shelf life for whole bean, ground, pods, instant, cold brew, and brewed coffee. Peak flavor windows and expiration timelines for every format.
Last week, we wrote up a post on Coffee Resolutions for 2014 to help you enjoy your coffee more. At one post per resolution, this is Part 2 of 5, in helping you accomplish your goals. See Part 1...
How to find your favorite coffee through systematic tasting. Start with roast level, explore origins, compare processing methods, and build your preference profile.
A layered mocha cheesecake recipe with a chocolate cookie crust, a coffee filling, a chocolate layer, and a swirled top. Bold, rich, and made with fresh Blackout Coffee.
Specialty coffee has transformed in 25 years. From a niche pursuit to a global standard, here is how sourcing, roasting, brewing, and consumer expectations have all shifted and where things stand today.
A coffee pudding recipe layered with dark chocolate pudding at a slant, topped with frothed milk. An easy, elegant coffee dessert made with fresh Blackout Coffee.
Siphon brewing isn't exactly new. It's been around since the mid-1800s, and for a time during the early 1900s, it was a popular method of brewing coffee. Brewing in a coffee siphon is a complete sensory experience. It involves sight,...
