Beans and Basics

Coffee, Beans and Basics / October 5, 2026
How to Store Coffee Beans to Keep Fresh: A Simple Guide

Knowing how to store coffee beans to keep fresh matters more than most people think. A great bag can taste flat in ten days if it sits in the wrong spot. We’ve done this, and it stings when you paid extra for those beans….

Coffee, Beans and Basics / October 4, 2026
Best Roast for Cold Brew: A Simple Guide to Smooth, Sweet Cups

The best roast for cold brew is a medium or medium-dark one, as it tastes smooth and a little sweet. It doesn’t turn bitter when it sits in water overnight. My first batch was a light roast. It tasted like weak tea, honestly. The…

Coffee, Beans and Basics / October 3, 2026
How to Choose Coffee Beans: A Simple Guide for Everyday Coffee Lovers

Once you know how to choose coffee beans, it’ll take only about 2 minutes to choose. You only need to check the roast level with the date on the bag and how you plan to brew. Before we knew this, buying a bag of…

Beans and Basics, Coffee / September 12, 2026
What Is a Latte? A Complete Guide With 10 Flavors to Make at Home

A shot of espresso, steamed milk poured on top, a whisper of foam to finish, and that’s what we call a latte. Roughly one part coffee to three parts milk, that’s the whole thing.  We’ve made this drink more times than we could ever…

Coffee, Beans and Basics / August 24, 2025
What Is Blonde Espresso? Caffeine, Taste, and Recipe

What is Blonde Espresso If you’ve ever wondered what is blonde espresso on the menu of your favorite cafe, you’re not the only one. Blonde espresso sounds fancy, as if it comes from a completely separate category of coffee. But, it’s just espresso made…

Coffee, Beans and Basics / April 19, 2025
Geisha Coffee – The Exquisite Choice

  What is it that makes coffee lovers travel miles or fly across the world to a small farm in Panama? Your answer is just two words: Geisha coffee. It is the most premium and luxurious coffee, grown in Panama farms. It’s an award-winning,…