I love questions like “how many pots of coffee in a pound.” The reason I love questions like this is because they usually can be answered with, “It depends.” How many pots of coffee in a pound is a good example of one of these questions. The answer depends on the brewing method you’re using….
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What Is White Coffee? How to Make It (And How It Tastes)
The What is white coffee? Not all coffee beans are brown. Coffee beans actually start pea green. As they roast, they take on that iconic rich brown color. White coffee is different from other roasts. It’s a new, healthier version that claims to have up to 50% more caffeine. In this post, you’ll learn all…
What Is Air Roasted Coffee? Is It Better or Healthier?
What is air roasted coffee? I worked for a local coffee roaster in North Texas. It was one of the more exciting jobs I’ve had. I learned so much about the coffee roasting process, how to grind coffee beans, and how best to brew each type of bean. I even got to help develop their…
What Is the Best Coffee Water Temperature? (And Why It Matters)
What is the best coffee water temperature? The best coffee water temperature is not an exact science but it’s between 195F and 205F. The perfect temperature of the water for your coffee varies depending on the brewing method you’re using. Obviously, you wouldn’t want your cold brew coffee water to be anywhere close to 195F…
What Is the Golden Ratio for Coffee? (The Perfect Cup 101)
When I was getting ready to start writing for this blog, I kept coming across the idea that there’s a golden ratio for coffee. But what is the golden ratio for coffee, and how do I use it to brew the perfect cup? The coffee golden ratio is your best friend if you’re brewing coffee…
Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee (What’s the Difference?)
Cold brew vs. iced coffee. What’s the difference? That’s what a friend of mine, a Starbucks-lover, asked me last week. I wasn’t surprised. Cold coffee is the beauty queen of the coffee scene right now. And almost every gas station, coffee shop, roaster, and cafe offers some cold coffee options. When a coffee novice walks into…
How Long Does Coffee Last? (In the Fridge or Freezer)
If you’re whizzing through a bag of coffee in a week, this post is for you. If your bag of beans has been open and sitting in your pantry for over a week, this post is for you. How long does coffee last? Like any other food or drink item (except for honey, which never…
Why Is My Coffee Bitter? (How to Avoid Bitter Coffee at Home)
Bitter coffee can ruin your day. Nothing’s worse than starting your commute to work (or school) and taking that magic first sip of coffee and it’s terrible. Bitter coffee might be the biggest complaint of home coffee brewers. You’d be excused for thinking, “Why is my coffee bitter?” Your home brewed coffee might be bitter…
What Are the Types of Coffee Bean Roasts and How Should I Use Them?
Coffee bean roasts. There are a ton, right? Not quite, but it’s still confusing, or can be. What do they mean when they say “Blonde flat white” at Starbucks? It sounds like they just described me in high school. Why do we roast beans, and why does it matter? We think we know what roasts…
Why Doesn’t Coffee Wake Me Up?
Sometimes a friend of mine will ask me, “Why doesn’t coffee wake me up?” I consulted with a doctor friend of mine, who wrote me a detailed reply, which I used to create this post. If you’re asking yourself, why doesn’t coffee wake me up, you’ll find the answer here. Some people seem to be…