Coffee Bean
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Is Catuai Coffee? Hybrid Arabica Explained
Catuai is a hybrid coffee variety bred from Caturra and Mundo Novo. It’s disease-resistant and low-growing—but comes with trade-offs in harvest and flavor.
Caturra Coffee: The Natural Bourbon Mutant You Should Know
Caturra is a natural Bourbon mutation with higher yields but lower body. Learn where it grows best and how its flavor changes with altitude.
The 3 Main Types of Coffee Beans Explained
Coffee beans fall into three main types: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Here’s how they differ in flavor, growing conditions, and market share.
How to Identify High-Quality Raw Coffee Beans
Learn what makes raw coffee beans truly premium, from color and size to defect avoidance—essential for better roasting and flavor.
What Makes Yunnan Coffee Special Among Global Origins?
Discover why Yunnan coffee ranks among the world’s best, with unique flavor traits and ideal growing conditions compared to other global origins.
Single-Origin Arabica Coffee Flavor Profiles by Country
Discover how climate, soil, and processing shape the distinct flavor traits of Arabica coffee from key global origins.
How to Tell If Your Coffee Beans Are Fresh
Find out if your coffee beans are fresh by checking aroma, roast appearance, and sound when cracked open. Three simple steps.
Fresh Coffee Bean Cross Section: Internal Structure Explained
See inside a freshly roasted coffee bean with labeled cross-section images. Learn what each part does and how it affects brewing.
How to Make Coffee Granita at Home
Learn to make granita coffee with espresso, sugar, cream, and spices — a refreshing frozen coffee treat with just 7 ingredients.
How to Make Italian Coffee Semifreddo at Home
Learn how to make a creamy Italian coffee semifreddo using egg yolks, sugar, coffee, Baileys, and whipped cream. Freezes in 3–4 hours.
How to Choose Fresh Coffee Beans Like a Pro
Learn how to assess freshness, roast level, and bean quality when buying coffee. Key tips include checking aroma, sound, and color.
How to Store Roasted Coffee Beans Properly
Learn how to store roasted coffee beans to preserve freshness. Avoid air, moisture, and the fridge for best flavor.
How to Grind Coffee for Different Brewing Methods
Learn the ideal grind size for espresso, pour-over, French press and more. Timing and extraction depend on matching grind to brew method.
Anatomy of a Coffee Bean: Inside a Coffee Cherry
See how a coffee bean forms inside the cherry—from fruit layers to the green bean’s core structure—with labeled diagrams and details.
What Makes Up a Green Coffee Bean? Composition Breakdown
Green coffee beans are made up of water, fats, sugars, acids, caffeine, and more. Learn how these components vary by species and affect flavor.
Why Doggie Bagels Now Sells Coffee in China
Doggie Bagels, a 150-year-old Chinese brand, acquired Australian café chain Gloria Jean’s in China. Here’s what that means—and whether coffee and baozi can actually work.
How Highland-Grown Coffee Beans Achieve Superior Flavor
Explore why high-altitude coffee beans deliver richer, more complex flavors, and what makes them stand out in specialty coffee.
How to Store Coffee Beans at Home
Learn the best way to preserve coffee aroma at home—keep beans whole, avoid the fridge, and store in a cool, dry place.
High-Sweetness Sulawesi Toraja Washed Coffee – 91-Point Bean
This 91-point Sulawesi Toraja Typica (S795) features intense sweetness with caramel, creamy, and floral notes. Sourced from a Japanese-run estate using washed processing.
How to Spot Fresh Coffee Beans and Avoid Defects
Learn how to identify fresh, high-quality coffee beans and spot common defects that can ruin your brew. A must-read for serious coffee drinkers.