Coffee Bean
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Do Coffee Beans Really Have Male and Female Types?
Coffee beans don’t have sexes—but some are round 'peaberries' instead of flat. Learn why, how they form, and if they taste different.
How to Store Coffee Beans: 5 Essential Tips
Keep your coffee fresh longer with these 5 key storage tips—covering freshness, packaging, light, time limits, and why not to freeze beans.
How Specialty Coffee Beans Are Processed
Learn how coffee cherries become your favorite beans via dry, washed, or honey processing — each method shapes flavor differently.
Flavor Profiles of Guatemala’s Eight Coffee Regions
Explore the unique flavor profiles of coffee from Guatemala’s eight key regions, from Acatenango’s bright acidity to San Marcos’ floral sweetness.
Why Do Coffee Roasters Blend Beans? The Purpose of Blending
Blending coffee aims to balance flavors, ensure year-round consistency, and manage costs. Most Italian-style espressos rely on blends for stability and complexity.
Peaberry vs Flat Bean: What’s the Real Difference?
Peaberry coffee beans are rare, round, and often pricier—but do they taste better? Here’s what science and roasters say.
How Chlorogenic Acid in Coffee Affects Obesity and Insulin
Research shows green coffee compound chlorogenic acid reduces liver fat and insulin resistance in mice fed high-fat diets over 15 weeks.
How Long Should You Rest Coffee Beans Before Brewing
Freshly roasted coffee beans improve with rest. Learn how long to degas coffee and when it’s ready to brew for the best flavor.
How to Tell If Coffee Beans Are Fresh and Good
Learn how to assess coffee bean freshness, smell, sound, color, and roast level to choose high-quality beans every time.
How Coffee Origin Shapes Flavor: Specialty Bean Regions Explained
Learn how coffee’s flavor profile is deeply tied to its country of origin, from Brazil’s nutty blends to Ethiopia’s wine-like acidity.
Kopi Luwak’s Rarer, Pricier Cousin: Cat Vomit Coffee
Cat vomit coffee—produced when a civet regurgitates beans—costs around $1,200 per kg, making it pricier and rarer than kopi luwak.
13 Famous Specialty Coffee Beans From Around the World
Discover 13 globally renowned specialty coffee beans, from Jamaica’s Blue Mountain to Ethiopia’s Harar, with key facts on origin, flavor, and production.
Espresso Blend with Brazilian, Indian and Indonesian Beans
This Swiss 'Melodie' espresso blend uses Brazilian, Indian and Indonesian beans, lightly roasted for a smooth, rounded cup with music-like balance.
What Is Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1 Coffee?
Discover the flavor, scarcity, and proper brewing of Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1, one of the world’s most prestigious single-origin coffees.
Nespresso’s New Limited-Edition Dhjana Coffee Explained
Discover Nespresso’s first AAA Sustainable Quality Program-only limited edition, Dhjana, blending Brazilian, Costa Rican, Colombian and Indian Robusta beans.
How to Identify Specialty Coffee Beans After Roasting
Learn how to spot specialty-grade roasted coffee beans by inspecting appearance, aroma, acidity, and flavor after brewing. Key traits explained.
Major Specialty Coffee Bean Origins in Asia
Explore the key Asian coffee-growing regions, including India, Indonesia, and Yemen, and learn what makes their beans unique.
The World’s Four Most Famous Specialty Coffee Beans
Discover the four most iconic specialty coffee beans—Blue Mountain, Kopi Luwak, Cubita, and others—known for their unique origins and flavor profiles.
What’s Inside a Coffee Bean? Key Coffee Bean Components
Explore the major components in coffee beans—fiber, protein, sugar, fat, caffeine, and tannins—and how they affect flavor and color during roasting.
Top Coffee Bean Origins Loved by Specialty Drinkers
Discover the most admired coffee origins among enthusiasts, from Jamaica’s Blue Mountain to Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe, with key facts on each.