Canned and Ready-to-Drink Coffee: What’s Actually in the Can
I’ll be honest – for years I wrote off canned coffee as gas station vending machine stuff. The kind that...
Author: Daniel Pylip
Water Quality and Your Coffee: Why Mineral Content Changes the Taste
I spent years obsessing over beans, grind size, brew ratios, water temperature – the whole routine. And for years my...
The Science of Espresso Crema: What It Actually Tells You About Your Shot
For years I judged my own espresso shots almost entirely by the crema, more crema, better shot, thin crema, bad...
Stocking Stuffers for Coffee Lovers Under $10
A stocking stuffer has a different job than a real gift. It’s small enough to physically fit in a stocking,...
Coffee Gifts for Coworkers and Clients: What’s Appropriate
Coworker and client gifts run into a problem personal gifts don’t: you’re not just picking something the person will like,...
International Coffee Day: What Your Cup Actually Costs From Farm to You
A $6 latte contains about four cents’ worth of coffee for the person who grew it. Four cents. That’s the...
Coffee Advent Calendars: Are They Actually Worth It?
Coffee advent calendars have gone from a novelty gift-shop item to a real category with actual specialty roasters competing for...