Coffee Knowledge
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How Eight-Hour Cold Drip Coffee Is Made
Cold drip coffee takes over eight hours to brew through slow cold water filtration. Learn how grind size, water temp, and drip rate shape its flavor.
SCAA-Standard Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial
Learn how to make SCAA-standard pour-over coffee with a 1:17.8 brew ratio, 18g coffee, 321ml water, and a 3-minute bloom plus 3-minute drawdown.
The 4 M’s That Make a Perfect Espresso Shot
Learn the 4 essential elements—blend, grind, machine, and technique—that define a great Italian-style espresso shot.
Four Common Coffee Drinks You’ll Find in Cafés
Learn what’s really in espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino, mocha, and macchiato—plus how they differ in strength, milk, and foam.
Why Grinder Quality Matters for Espresso
A consistent, even grind is essential for clean, balanced espresso. Learn how uneven particle sizes affect extraction and flavor.
How Coffee Dose Affects Extraction and Flavor
Discover how just 0.5g difference in coffee dose impacts espresso strength, extraction yield, and flavor balance—backed by data.
What Factors Affect Your Espresso Shot?
Espresso quality depends on multiple interlinked variables—here’s a clear breakdown of the 4 core factors that determine your shot.
How to Use a Siphon Pot to Brew Coffee
Learn how to brew coffee with a siphon pot step-by-step, including water levels, flame control, stirring, and timing for optimal flavor.
Yunnan Launches Specialty Coffee Society to Boost Industry
The Specialty Coffee Society of Yunnan (SCSY) launches April 28 in Kunming to advance premium coffee development, education, and industry standards.
What Makes Turkish Coffee Different from Other Brews?
Turkish coffee is strong, unfiltered, and served in tiny cups. Learn how it’s brewed, served, and why it carries deep cultural meaning in the Middle East.
How Much Coffee Should You Drink Based on Your Health?
Learn how coffee affects your body and when it’s safest to drink—plus risks for heart, stomach, and hormone-related conditions.
5 Essential Coffee Facts Every Coffee Drinker Should Know
Learn the truth about coffee species, brewing temps, black coffee myths, ice coffee methods, and whether coffee darkens skin.
How to Get Enough Calcium When Drinking Coffee
Adding two tablespoons of milk per coffee cup helps offset calcium loss, and limit intake to four cups daily to protect bone health.
Where Coffee Originated: Ethiopia’s Coffee Legacy
Ethiopia is the undisputed birthplace of coffee, home to wild varieties and rich cultural rituals that shaped global coffee traditions.
How Southeast Asian Coffee Smells and Tastes
Explore the distinct aromas and profiles of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia’s signature coffees.
How Coffee Travels From Seed to Cup
Discover how specialty coffee beans, like those used by Starbucks and Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe farms, develop their unique flavors through altitude, processing, and careful roasting.
How Much Caffeine Is in Coffee — And What It Does
Learn the benefits and risks of caffeine in coffee. Most cups contain 60–65mg — enough to boost focus but risky in excess.
8 Proven Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
Coffee delivers more than energy — it offers real health perks, from protecting your liver to boosting mental focus. Here’s what science and tradition agree on.
How to Taste Coffee to Experience Its True Essence
Learn how to properly taste coffee by avoiding milk and sugar, drinking it hot and in moderation, and focusing on pure flavors.
How to Hold a Coffee Cup: The First Step in Coffee Etiquette
Learn the proper way to hold a coffee cup and saucer, sip without slurping, and avoid common faux pas when drinking coffee.