Coffee

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.

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!

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 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...