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History of Coffee

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The Fascinating History of Coffee: From Ethiopian Forest to Global Phenomenon

The Fascinating History of Coffee: From Ethiopian Forest to Global Phenomenon

Coffee's journey from wild Ethiopian forest to the world's most traded commodity spans centuries, empires, and revolutions.

10 min · 2024-03-25

Independent Roaster Profiles: The People Behind Your Favorite Beans

Independent Roaster Profiles: The People Behind Your Favorite Beans

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2024-09-28

The Lungo: Espresso's Long-Pulled Cousin

The Lungo: Espresso's Long-Pulled Cousin

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2024-07-01

Coffee Granola Recipe for the Perfect Breakfast

Coffee Granola Recipe for the Perfect Breakfast

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2024-05-05

Puerto Rican Coffee: A Tradition Being Revived

Puerto Rican Coffee: A Tradition Being Revived

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2024-03-08

Chinese Yunnan Coffee: Asia's Rising Coffee Star

Chinese Yunnan Coffee: Asia's Rising Coffee Star

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2024-01-12

Arabic Qahwa: The Spiced Ceremonial Coffee of the Gulf

Arabic Qahwa: The Spiced Ceremonial Coffee of the Gulf

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2024-11-15

How to Use the Coffee Flavor Wheel

How to Use the Coffee Flavor Wheel

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2024-09-18

The WDT Tool Guide: Eliminating Channeling

The WDT Tool Guide: Eliminating Channeling

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2025-07-22

Best Drip Coffee Machines for Home Brewing

Best Drip Coffee Machines for Home Brewing

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2025-05-25

Reusable Coffee Filters: Are They Worth It?

Reusable Coffee Filters: Are They Worth It?

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2025-03-28

Finding Great Coffee at Farmers Markets

Finding Great Coffee at Farmers Markets

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2025-01-01

How to Become a Professional Barista

How to Become a Professional Barista

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2025-11-05

Dry Mill Processing: Hulling, Sorting, and Grading

Dry Mill Processing: Hulling, Sorting, and Grading

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2025-09-08

Coffee and Cancer: What the Current Research Shows

Coffee and Cancer: What the Current Research Shows

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2025-07-12

Can Coffee Help with Weight Loss?

Can Coffee Help with Weight Loss?

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2025-05-15

Hemp Milk Latte: Nutrition and Flavor

Hemp Milk Latte: Nutrition and Flavor

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2025-03-18

Sustainable Coffee Packaging: What Actually Helps

Sustainable Coffee Packaging: What Actually Helps

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2025-01-22

Coffee Apps Worth Downloading

Coffee Apps Worth Downloading

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2025-11-25

Diversity and Inclusion in Specialty Coffee

Diversity and Inclusion in Specialty Coffee

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2025-09-28

Getting Started with Home Coffee Roasting

Getting Started with Home Coffee Roasting

A lungo is a long-pulled espresso — more water through the same dose. The result is distinct from a simple diluted shot.

5 min · 2025-07-01

Rate of Rise (RoR) in Coffee Roasting

Rate of Rise (RoR) in Coffee Roasting

Coffee granola uses espresso powder for depth and coffee grounds for texture. A perfect breakfast.

9 min · 2025-05-05

Sweet Wines and Coffee: After-Dinner Pairings

Sweet Wines and Coffee: After-Dinner Pairings

Behind every great coffee is a roaster who obsesses over green sourcing, roast development, and freshness.

7 min · 2025-03-08