Specialty Coffee Beans
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Is Pre-Infusion in Espresso and Why Does It Matter?
Pre-infusion wets espresso grounds gently before full pressure brewing. Learn how it improves extraction, reduces channeling, and why it’s built into modern machines.
10 Real Facts About Coffee and Your Health
Coffee can prevent cancer and boost fitness—but only in moderation. Here are 10 science-backed truths about what coffee really does to your body.
The New Coffee Movement Since the 1990s
Explore how coffee culture evolved globally since the 1990s, fueled by technology, health trends, and a booming café scene.
Do One-Way Valve Coffee Canisters Really Preserve Freshness?
A one-way valve coffee canister helps extend freshness, but the real factor is oxygen exposure—not the valve alone. Learn what truly matters.
Kopi Luwak Coffee: What Does It Really Taste Like?
Kopi Luwak is famed for its smooth, sweet flavor with unique aroma, but its distinctive taste comes from a complex digestive fermentation process.
Essential Coffee Tasting Terms Every Specialty Coffee Drinker Should Know
Learn the key coffee tasting terms—flavor, acidity, body, bitterness, and more—that pros use during cupping and brewing evaluations.
What Does Kopi Luwak Coffee Taste Like?
Kopi Luwak tastes earthy, syrupy, and intense — loved by some, hated by others. Here’s what experts really say.
Workplace Coffee Etiquette: Black Coffee Basics
Wondering if you should add sugar or stir with the spoon? Here’s what’s correct—and what isn’t—when drinking black coffee at work.
Best Way to Brew Kopi Luwak Coffee
For the richest Kopi Luwak flavor, use a siphon with 160–180ml water and 17g coffee. Avoid milk or sugar. Don’t re-brew after the first infusion.
13 Coffee Facts Even Enthusiasts Don't Know
From dancing goats to battlefield bans, here are 13 little-known truths about coffee’s history, production, and global impact.
What’s in Coffee? The Story of Cafestol
Learn how unfiltered coffee contains cafestol and kahweol, compounds linked to raised cholesterol, and why filtered brews have almost none.
What Is Hawaiian Kona Coffee and Why Is It So Rare?
Learn what makes Hawaiian Kona coffee rare and special, why most 'Kona' blends contain little real Kona, and where to find authentic alternatives.
Bali Specialty Coffee Guide and Local Shopping Tips
Discover Bali’s unique coffee varieties like Golden Rabbit and Kopi Luwak, plus where to shop and how to buy authentic local goods.
Why Brazil Is the World’s Top Coffee Producer
Brazil produces more coffee than any other country, known for its mild, low-acid Santos beans used in blends and espresso. Learn why it leads global output.
Brazilian sweet coffee generally refers to coffee produced in Brazil.
Brazilian coffee generally refers to coffee produced in Brazil. There is a wide variety of Brazilian coffee, the vast majority of which are unwashed and sun-dried, classified according to the name of the state of origin and the port of transport. Brazil has 21 states and 17 states produce coffee, but four of them produce the largest, accounting for 98% of the country's total output. Brazilian coffee has a low sour taste, which goes well with coffee.
How the Internet Helps Most People Open a Coffee Shop
Discover how internet-driven models and community-focused spaces make independent coffee shop dreams achievable without traditional overhead.
20 Unexpected Uses for Coffee Beyond Drinking
From deodorizing your fridge to fertilizing plants, discover 20 practical household uses for coffee and coffee grounds.
How Coffee Elevation Affects Flavor and Quality
Higher elevation slows coffee cherry ripening, increasing sugar and flavor complexity. Here’s how altitude shapes your cup.
How Coffee Cherries Become Your Morning Brew
From cherry to cup: discover how coffee beans develop inside the fruit, how they’re picked, processed, and roasted to bring out aroma and flavor.
Five Coffee Drinking Details You Should Know
Learn five essential coffee drinking tips, from your first sip to sugar and milk choices, to enhance your coffee experience.