Articles on the best (and worst) coffee beans from around the world.
Having worked as a barista for years, I know that dialing in the perfect espresso shot is no easy feat and various factors can make or break your final cup. It all really begins with choosing the best coffee beans for your espresso. Let me tell you though, this shouldn’t be complicated at all. In this detailed…
If you love coffee, you probably know that not all coffee beans are created equal. Shade-grown coffee beans have a lot of advantages over sun-grown ones: They are more ethical, sustainable, and delicious than their counterparts. But which ones should you get? In this article, I will show you my list of the 5 best…
Are you not quite tasting what makes a Chemex cup different? I’m here to let you in on a secret so you can hit your goal for every cup of coffee: you need high-quality beans. It sounds like a no-brainer, but lots of people don’t put enough emphasis on choosing the right beans. I’ll walk…
As a barista, I’ve seen firsthand how AeroPress has taken the specialty coffee world by storm since it was launched a few years ago. It’s become a favorite among professional baristas and home brewing enthusiasts because of its versatility, durability, and affordability. One thing that often stumps people is figuring out which coffee beans are…
I can’t think of any other coffee specialty that divides opinions as much as Kopi Luwak coffee from Indonesia, also known as cat poop coffee. Some swear by its particularly smooth and mild taste, some just want to try it because of how expensive it is, while others condemn it because of negative headlines. What…
There’s no denying that coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. And with the rise of specialty coffee, more and more people are becoming interested in trying beans from different parts of the world. This article will look at some of the best coffee beans from around the globe. Whether you’re looking for…
Trade Coffee is a coffee subscription service that delivers freshly roasted coffee beans to your door directly from their network of roasters in the USA. In this article, I will review Trade Coffee’s subscription service, so you can get an idea of how it works and decide if it could work for you. Note: We…
What’s the difference between dark roast coffee and all the others? Is there more caffeine in dark roast? Is it stronger? We’ll help you find your favorite dark roasts, learn all you need to know about the roasting process, the flavors, how much caffeine, and where to find some to try for yourself. We’ve spent…
Light roast coffee is not for everyone. It has different flavors than dark roast because it is more vibrant and has less oil but it can also seem watery or sourer to some. Big Cup of Coffee has made a list of the top 12 light roast coffee options worth brewing as well as some…
Overview Portland is a city that has many hidden gems. One of the most magical places in portland was the flying cat coffee shop. This coffee shop sat on top of an old building and overlooked downtown portland from above. The building itself was also worth checking out, as it used to be an old…