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Auto-drip coffee is always a fan favorite as far as brewing methods go. In general, drip coffee produces coffee with a lighter mouthfeel and brighter, floral flavors, and the benefits of auto-drippers compared to manual drippers are numerous. Auto-drippers provide...

Holiday season. It’s that one time of year when we all put our busy lives on hold and spend some time with the people we care about. But no one is looking forward to the long, exasperating journey that is...

Foodies and baristas are starting to pay attention to how the flavors in coffee complement dessert and pastry choices. Unlike wine pairings, though, there are no hard and fast rules for pairing coffee with food. There are, however, some guidelines...

The coffee grinder is arguably the most important component of your home barista arsenal.  Ask any coffee professional on how to improve your coffee game and they’ll talk to you about grinders. But where to start? There’s a never-ending supply...

850 First known discovery of coffee cherries in the coffee history timeline. Legend tells us about the goat herder Kaldi of Ethiopia, who notices his goats are friskier after eating red cherries of a local shrub. Kaldi experiments with the...

New Orleans iced coffee is a creamy and decadent coffee drink that was initially created to replace iced lattes, which are often disappointing and unpredictable in taste. Roasted chicory is the signature flavor in this drink, and then it is...

Unfortunately, all good things must eventually come to an end, and summer is no exception to this rule. But before the cool autumn weather sets in, try this rich and indulgent cappuccino mousse recipe using strong espresso to kick the...

We all need a little spontaneity in our lives, so sometimes you find yourself just itching to pack up all your stuff and hit the open road. These adventurous, spontaneous, and always interesting journeys leave you with fond memories and...

Each morning after you make your daily cup of coffee, you’re left with coffee grounds that most people swiftly throw away in the garbage. However, what if we could use these grounds for a better purpose? I bet you didn’t...

Cupping coffee is extremely similar to tasting wine - the purpose is to pick up on all of the flavors and nuances in each, and to determine how the coffee is unique from the rest. At its core, cupping is...

This deep espresso blend is full of rich, complex flavor, resulting in an unexpected treat for your taste buds. Espresso Dolce features a heavy red-gold crema with a sweet floral presence. This flavor is balanced with rich notes of chocolate...

Here at Coffee Kind we have collaborated on this guide to come up with the best choices for the gentleman coffee enthusiast or even coffee novice who is looking for something new. There is a wide variety of coffees out...

This week we have chosen a new frontrunner for our Coffee Of The Week, and that is the Costa Rican Romelia from Westbean Coffee Roasters in San Diego, California. This single origin coffee comes from the Palmichal and Santa Ana...

There are many people who have strong opinions on this topic. Some prefer espresso, some prefer drip coffee, and others love them both! We’re going to explore the differences of these two types of coffee and let you be the...

We wanted to get more insight into our new featured roaster, Bold Bean Coffee, so we sat down with their head roaster, Zack, and talked about all things coffee. Bold Bean Coffee Roasters is comprised of self-professed coffee fanatics in...

There are many well-known myths about coffee, but more often than not they are simply that: myths. We’ve done our research so that we can accurately inform you on which coffee myths are true and which are not. This week...

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters is made up of coffee fanatics who love what they do. These coffee fanatics run two cafés and a roasting facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Bold Bean was started by owner Jay Burnett, and his two sons...

This weeks go-to is The Heavy from Barefoot Coffee Roasters. This is a Central American blend, Direct Trade certified, with a medium to dark profile. The tasting notes found in this particular blend of coffee are deep, dark, and chocolatey,...

We all drink our daily cup of coffee every morning and shudder to think what we would do without it. But do you ever think about where this coffee actually comes from? Coffee is only grown in tropical areas in...

Coffee is extremely volatile when it comes to its freshness- it can become stale and lose some of its great quality if it is not stored properly after you open a new bag of whole bean or ground coffee. But...

Everyone enjoys that first cup of coffee in the morning, but what brewing method gives you your perfect cup? There are many different brewing methods to try before finding this out. But what are the advantages to each unique method?...