Coffee Bean
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Does Polished Coffee Bean Surface Look Like?
Explore whether coffee beans are polished and what the shiny surface really indicates. Discover the facts behind polished-looking beans with visual examples.
What Are Typica Coffee Beans? Illustrated Guide
Discover what Typica coffee beans really are, their flavor traits, origin history, and where they stand among other Arabica varieties.
What Is Yunnan Small Bean Coffee? Key Facts
Learn what makes Yunnan’s 'small bean' coffee unique, from its Typica origins to modern processing methods and flavor profiles.
Honduras Coffee Beans: Flavor Profile & Key Traits
Learn why Honduras coffee offers gentle floral fruitiness, medium acidity, and smooth balance—plus where it ranks among Central American beans.
Flores Coffee Beans: Sweet, Full-Bodied Indonesian Arabica
Discover the unique cup profile of Flores Arabica coffee: caramel sweetness, creamy body, and long-lasting finish from Indonesia’s scenic 'Snake Island.'
What Does Brazilian Santos Coffee Taste Like?
Brazilian Santos is a balanced, low-acid coffee with nutty sweetness, medium body, and long finish. Great for espresso blends or single-origin brewing.
Mambo Coffee Blend: Flavor Profile Breakdown
A 50/50 Mandheling-Brazil blend with bold body, rich crema, and a sweet finish. Learn why it’s Taiwan’s top-selling everyday espresso.
Colombia Excelso Coffee Beans: Bright Acidity & Sweet Notes
Learn why Colombia Excelso beans deliver bright acidity, milk sugar aromas, and caramel sweetness from high-altitude growing.
How to Choose Fresh Coffee Beans for the Best Cup
Freshness matters. Learn how to buy and store roasted coffee beans to preserve aroma and flavor for your best cup yet.
How Coffee Buyers Cup Test Dozens of Samples Quickly
Learn how specialty coffee buyers assess dozens of coffees fast using the standardized cupping method, based on aroma, body, and flavor.
How Coffee Beans Are Graded: Size and Altitude Methods
Coffee beans are graded by screen size or altitude. Sizes range from 8 to 29, with larger numbers indicating bigger beans. Altitude grades include HB and SHB for high-grown quality.
The Three Original Coffee Species and the Arabica Variety
Discover the three original coffee species—Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica—and why Arabica dominates specialty coffee production worldwide.
Where Do Coffee Beans Come From? A Global Guide
Explore the origins of coffee beans from Ethiopia to Jamaica, with key flavor profiles and regional processing styles explained.
How Origin Affects Specialty Coffee Flavor Profiles
Discover how climate, soil, and processing shape the unique taste characteristics of Arabica coffee from major global growing regions.
Main Coffee Beans in the Taiwanese Market
Explore Taiwan’s top coffee beans: Blue Mountain, Colombia, Mandheling, and more. Learn origins, flavors, and what makes each unique.
Anatomy of a Coffee Bean: Internal Structure Explained
See inside a coffee bean: we break down the coffee cherry’s layers and explain the anatomy of green coffee, from pulp to silver skin.
Hawaii: The Only U.S. State That Grows Coffee
Hawaii is America’s only coffee-growing state, thanks to its volcanic soil and tropical climate. Learn why it’s uniquely suited for coffee.
Uganda to Vietnam: Specialty Coffee Origins Explained
Explore Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—six lesser-known coffee origins—and learn how their beans differ in flavor, production, and global role.
Where Specialty Coffee Beans Come From: Key Origins
Discover the major coffee-producing countries for specialty Arabica, their key regions, and what makes their beans unique.
Top Coffee-Producing Countries You Should Know
Explore key coffee origins like India, Indonesia, and Kenya—production stats, flavor profiles, and unique processing methods explained.