From bean to cup, learn everything you need to know about coffee roasting, brewing methods, and tasting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned coffee enthusiasts.
The roasting process dramatically affects your coffee's flavor profile. Here's your complete guide to roast levels.
Temperature: 180-205°C
Time: First crack
Flavor: Bright, acidic, fruity
Caffeine: Highest level
Best for: Pour over, cold brew
Temperature: 210-220°C
Time: End of first crack
Flavor: Balanced, sweet, nutty
Caffeine: Medium level
Best for: Drip coffee, French press
Temperature: 225-230°C
Time: Second crack
Flavor: Bold, smoky, chocolatey
Caffeine: Lower level
Best for: Espresso, moka pot
Master these popular brewing techniques to unlock the full potential of your coffee beans.
Discover how geography, climate, and processing methods create unique flavor experiences in coffee from around the world.
The birthplace of coffee offers complex, wine-like flavors with bright acidity.
Well-balanced coffee with medium body and bright acidity from high altitudes.
Exceptionally smooth and mild with perfect balance and no bitterness.
Full-bodied coffee with smoky undertones from volcanic soil.
Smooth, rich flavor with low acidity grown on volcanic slopes.
Medium body with nutty, chocolatey flavors, perfect for espresso blends.
Get answers to the most common coffee questions from our roasting experts.
Whole bean coffee stays fresh for 2-4 weeks after roasting when stored in an airtight container. Ground coffee should be used within 1-2 weeks. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and air.
Arabica beans are sweeter, softer, and have more complex flavors with higher acidity. Robusta beans are stronger, more bitter, and contain twice the caffeine. Arabica is generally considered higher quality.
Always choose whole bean coffee when possible. Coffee begins losing flavor immediately after grinding. Grinding just before brewing preserves the coffee's aromatic oils and ensures the freshest taste.
The optimal water temperature is 195-205°F (90-96°C). Water that's too hot will over-extract and create bitter coffee. Water that's too cool will under-extract, resulting in sour, weak coffee.
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