Coffee Bean
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Choose Coffee Beans: A Roaster’s Guide
Learn how to pick the best coffee beans based on size, defects, origin, freshness, and roast style. Practical tips from a specialty roaster.
Caffeine Content in Common Beverages
Find exact caffeine levels in coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and more — including decaf and brand-specific numbers.
Are Peaberry Coffee Beans Better or Just Different?
Peaberry coffee beans are rare, oval-shaped beans that form when only one seed develops in a coffee cherry. Their quality varies — some taste better, others don’t.
Top Specialty Coffee Varieties: Which Is Best?
Explore the world’s most famous specialty coffees: Jamaica Blue Mountain, Cuba Cubita, and Hawaii Kona. Learn what makes them elite.
How to Store Coffee Beans and Add Milk: Specialty Coffee Basics
Learn the best ways to store coffee beans and whether to add milk or sugar. Keep your beans fresh and your coffee tasting its best.
How to Grind Specialty Coffee Beans the Right Way
Learn the essentials of grinding specialty coffee beans, including ideal grind sizes, tools, and techniques for different brew methods.
What Is Robusta Coffee? The Facts Behind C. canephora
Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora var. robusta) has twice to triple the caffeine of arabica and is hardier—but tastes harsher. Here’s what makes it different.
Vienna’s Classic Coffee Scene & Specialty Bean Basics
Explore Vienna’s historic coffeehouses and learn the essentials of specialty coffee beans, from Ethiopian Yirgacheffe to Colombian Huila.
Monte Alegre Estate: A Historic Brazilian Coffee Farm
Founded in 1917, Monte Alegre in South Minas produces high-yield, specialty-grade coffee with unique processing and blending methods.
Brazil’s Diamond Plateau: The New Wave of Specialty Coffee
Diamond Plateau in Bahia is Brazil’s newest high-elevation specialty coffee zone, with farms yielding elite beans at over 1,000 meters.
Cerrado Mineiro: What Makes This Brazilian Coffee Region Special
Learn why high-altitude Cerrado Mineiro beans from central Brazil deliver sweet, clean, full-bodied specialty coffee without earthy notes.
Why Bourbon Pointu Coffee Beans Are Making a Comeback
The rare Bourbon Pointu coffee, known for its low caffeine and sweet profile, nearly vanished but is now back after being revived in the late 1990s.
How Regional Coffee Bean Flavors Compare Around the World
Explore how origin shapes flavor in coffee beans, from bright Ethiopian Yirgacheffe to earthy Sumatra Mandheling, with key taste profiles and processing notes.
Common Defects in Specialty Coffee Beans
Learn the 10 most common defects in specialty coffee beans, how they form, and why they ruin your cup.
What Does Honduran Coffee Taste Like? Flavor Profile Explained
Honduran coffee offers mild acidity, floral-fruit aromas, and a smooth, sweet finish. Learn what makes this Central American bean a gentle introduction to specialty coffee.
Flores Coffee Flavor Profile and Characteristics
Discover the unique flavor profile of Flores Island Arabica coffee: caramel sweetness, full body, and a smooth, sweet aftertaste.
What Is Mamba Coffee? A Classic Indonesian-Style Blend
Mamba coffee blends 50% Mandheling and 50% Brazilian beans for a bold, full-bodied espresso with rich crema and a bitter-sweet finish.
How to Store Green Coffee Beans Properly
Learn the best storage methods for green coffee beans to preserve freshness and flavor, including ideal conditions and material choices.
What Chemicals Are Actually in a Coffee Bean?
A roasted coffee bean contains over 660 volatile compounds. Learn which chemicals create aroma, bitterness, and body — and how roast level changes them.
Flat, Peaberry & Elephant Beans: What’s the Difference?
Learn how flat, peaberry, and elephant coffee beans form, why they differ in size and shape, and whether those differences affect flavor.