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Coffee Prices Rising: 5 Reasons Your Cup Costs More

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.

Coffee & Dessert Pairing Guide: Perfect Matches

Learn how to pair coffee with desserts by roast level, body, and flavor notes. Practical pairings for chocolate, pie, cheesecake, and more.

Two Twists on Pourover and a Hot Drink
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

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.

Do You Need a Coffee Scale? Why Weighing Your Coffee Makes a Difference

 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?
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...
How to Choose Your First Espresso Machine

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.

Paper vs Metal Coffee Filters: Which Should You Use?

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.

Coffee Crunch Cookies
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
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
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...
Seven Ways to Up Your Coffee Game for $35 or Less
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
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 Coffee Liqueur
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...
Coffee News Roundup 11/25/2013
  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...
UC Davis to Offer Coffee Brewing Class for College Credit
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
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...
Brewing Up a Good Time: How to Brew Coffee for a Party
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
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...
Can One Machine Roast, Grind and Brew Your Coffee?
Last week, the coffee world was buzzing about the Bonaverde, a coffee maker that will, according to company founders Felix and Hans, roast, grind and brew coffee to deliver the freshest cup of coffee possible. The Kickstarter-funded project has more than...
Coffee Reduces Risks for Liver Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes
There’s more good news for coffee lovers who worry about their health. Two new reports highlight the health benefits of drinking coffee, which may be especially welcome after last summer’s news that young coffee drinkers have a greater risk of...