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The History Of Coffee
Explore the captivating journey of coffee from its ancient origins in Africa with Kaldi the goat herder to its spread through Arabia, Europe, and Brazil. Discover legendary tales of smuggling, pirate attacks, and secret coffee plantings that fueled coffee’s rise to global fame. Dive into this rich history of coffee’s world-spanning evolution!
How to brew tea
Brew the perfect cup of tea with our guide on ideal brewing times, temperatures, and techniques. Learn how to make loose leaf, tea bag, and iced tea for ultimate flavor.
History of Tea
Discover the captivating history of tea, from its origins in ancient China to its global influence on cultures like Tibet, Japan, and England. Explore tea’s impact on trade, tradition, and culture worldwide.
Difference Between K-Cups and Pods
Learn the key differences between K-Cups and coffee pods. Discover which option is compatible with your brewer, pros and cons, and the best choice for your coffee needs.
How to Brew Coffee
Master the art of coffee brewing with our guide! Learn the essential techniques and brewing methods to make a consistently great cup, from drip coffee to espresso.
Tea Packaging Options
Learn about the pros and cons of loose tea and tea bags. Discover how packaging affects tea flavor, freshness, and brewing experience for your perfect cup.
How to Grind Coffee
Coffee Grinding Basics The way you grind your coffee (and when you grind) is the first step toward influencing how the final brew tastes. Believe it or not, you can have the highest quality coffee, the perfect roast, pure water, premium filters, and an...
How to Roast Coffee
Learn the art of coffee roasting, from the first crack to the perfect roast levels. Discover how green beans transform into rich, flavorful coffee and how roast levels impact aroma and taste.
Coffee Packaging Options
Explore popular coffee packaging formats, from bulk whole bean bags to single-serve options like pods and K-Cups. Learn about the benefits of pillow packs, filter packs, and how proprietary systems like Keurig impact your coffee choices.
Coffee Origins
Discover the world’s coffee-growing regions within the Coffee Belt, from Brazil to Ethiopia. Learn about the two main coffee varieties—Arabica and Robusta—and explore the top 10 coffee-producing countries, their unique coffee flavors, and the challenges that shape global coffee cultivation today.
How to Store Tea
Keep it Dry to Keep it Fresh Luckily it is a lot easier to store tea than it is to store coffee. By its nature, tea is a lot more stable than fresh coffee. It is still important, however, to store your tea properly to keep it fresh. Tea's worst enemy is moisture....
Types of Tea
Discover the main types of tea, from black and green to oolong and white. Learn how each tea is processed and explore alternative teas like chai, rooibos, and yerba mate.
Where Tea is Grown
Explore the world’s top tea-growing regions, from China to India, Japan, and beyond. Discover how geography and culture shape the unique flavors of global teas.
How to Store Your Coffee
How Long Does Coffee Stay Fresh? So you bought a pound or two (or ten) of your favorite gourmet coffee beans, you opened the bag, smelled that wonderful aroma, and brewed a pot. Now what? What are you going to do with that opened bag of coffee? Coffee is too good (and...