It’s no secret that Americans love their coffee. According to Statistics Brain, 54 percent of the population over age 18 enjoys an average of three cups every day. Add in the teenagers hanging out in coffee houses with their specialty drinks and the number is even higher. Continue reading
Which Roast is Right for You: Choosing Your Coffee Style
Coffee is one of the most powerful consumable products in the world. Following only oil, coffee is the most valuable commodity traded legally around the world. With more than 2 billion cups of coffee consumed daily worldwide, coffee is a ritual and a necessary part of many people’s days. Continue reading
The World in a Cup: A Guide to Coffee Drinks from Around the Globe (Part I)
In certain areas of life, it pays to be adventuresome. Travel is one of them, and drinking coffee is definitely another. Indeed, if you’re willing to sample a range of coffee variations, you’re bound to discover surprising flavors and textures that you’ll truly savor. Continue reading
What to Do for the Ultimate Brew: An Expert’s Guide to Coffee-making Greatness
Brewing a decent cup of coffee isn’t especially difficult. In fact, you might do so each morning when you’re half-asleep. Brewing the perfect cup of coffee, on the other hand, is a tricky assignment for sure. In order to get a drink that’s fresh and aromatic, one with a flavor that will thrill your taste buds, you’ll need time, patience, practice, and skill. Not to mention, you’ll need precisely the right tools and ingredients. Continue reading
The Most Expensive Coffees in the World
Yes, you love coffee. But how much do you love it? How much are you willing to pay for a really good cup? In this article, we will run down some of the most expensive coffees in the world and tell you what exactly makes them so special. You might be surprised by what you read- the sources of these coffees can be very exotic. It is that rarity that often gives them a lot of value on the market. Read on to learn about the world’s most expensive coffees. Continue reading
The ABCs of Coffee-Powered Health Improvement (Part I)
If you’ve ever felt that your daily cups of coffee were guilty pleasures, you should feel guilty no more. To the contrary, coffee ― the caffeinated version especially ― can provide the mind and the body with a host of benefits. Below is a partial, alphabetized list of the positive health effects that this wonder beverage can bestow. Continue reading