Why coffee freshness matters and what happens to beans after roasting. The science of staling, the freshness timeline, and how roast-to-order coffee solves the problem.
A hearty coffee chili recipe: kidney beans simmered in strong coffee, ground beef, peppers, and tomatoes, slow-cooked for deep savory flavor. Serves 6.
Stuck buying for a coffee lover who owns every gadget? These 8 gift ideas go beyond the basics with premium beans, subscriptions, and gear they will use daily.
Coffee prices hit record highs in 2025. Here is what is actually driving the cost of your cup — from Brazilian droughts to supply chain pressure , and what it means for home brewers.
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...
This espresso caramel sauce takes 15 minutes and turns any brownie into a showstopper. Topped with coffee toffee crunch and fresh whipped cream. Serves 12.
A coffee scale is the most underrated upgrade in home brewing. Scooping coffee is inconsistent. Weighing it is not. Here is why a scale improves every brew method and what to look for when buying one.
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...
Buying your first espresso machine is one of the most significant coffee equipment decisions you will make. Here are the five factors that matter most and what to spend at each price level.
The filter you use affects the flavor, body, and even the health profile of your coffee. Paper filters produce a clean bright cup. Metal filters produce a full-bodied rich cup. Here is how to choose between them.
A coffee crunch cookies recipe: buttery chocolate chip cookies loaded with homemade espresso toffee crunch. A grown-up mocha treat that makes four dozen.
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...
A flaming coffee cocktail recipe: a sugar-rimmed stein with overproof rum, coffee liqueur, amaretto, and hot coffee, topped with cream and nutmeg. Adults 21+.
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: Italian Spice Coffee, Cafe Tequila, Caffe Amaretto, Irish Coffee, Cafe Ole, and Mocha Kiss. Spirited holiday drinks for adults 21+.
A spiced coffee liqueur recipe: a coffee syrup steeped with cinnamon, orange, herbs, and cayenne, blended with rum and vanilla vodka. A homemade holiday gift for adults 21+.
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 --...
A coffee turkey recipe: a moist, tender turkey breast painted with a coffee-infused honey glaze, spiced with jalapeno, cayenne, and warm spices. Serves 6 to 10.
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...
