Category Beans and Roasting

Can Coffee Go Bad?

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Can Coffee Go Bad? How to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Coffee Coffee is a beloved drink for many people across the globe. The rich, invigorating aroma and flavor make it a staple beverage in many households. But coffee…

Are Coffee Beans Legumes

A close-up of roasted coffee beans, shows its rich brown color and intricate texture.

Are Coffee Beans Legumes? Getting to the Root of Coffee’s True Botanical Identity Are coffee beans legumes? Many refer to coffee beans as “beans.” However, they are not actual beans. Coffee beans are seeds of the coffee plant, which is…

Should Coffee Beans Be Oily?

A sack with oily coffee beans.

Should coffee beans be oily? Shiny Beans Investigation Coffee is loved by many for its aroma and taste. It’s a daily habit for people worldwide. With specialty coffee growing, there is increasing interest in the brewing process. One debated topic…

How Altitude Coffee Is Different

A coffee plant with cherries growing in the mountains.

Altitude Coffee: Exploring the Unique Flavors and Origins Coffee contains many intricate variables that contribute to each coffee’s one-of-a-kind taste. One important factor is the elevation where the coffee is cultivated, known as altitude. Altitude plays a significant role in…

Coffee Roasting Levels

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Coffee Roasting Levels: The Art, Science and Impact on Flavor An Introduction to Coffee Roasting Levels The art of coffee roasting involves applying heat to green coffee beans to achieve the desired roast level. This impacts the flavors and aromas…

History of Coffee

Cup of coffee on a table with coffee beans on the saucer and a history magazine.

The Fascinating History of Coffee: From Ethiopia to the World The history of coffee dates back to centuries of old oral tradition in modern-day Ethiopia and Yemen. It was already known in Mecca in the 15th century. Also, in the…