Freshly Roasted
Articles on brewing, storing and getting to know your coffee. From Acapulco, with coffee from the Sierra de Atoyac.
How long coffee stays fresh after roasting, and how to tell
Whole bean coffee tastes best in the first few weeks after roasting. Here is how to recognize fresh coffee.
Five mistakes that ruin good coffee at home
Boiling water, old coffee and measuring by eye. The most common mistakes when making coffee at home and how to fix them.
Water process decaf: what it is and how it differs
How caffeine is removed from coffee using only water and filters, and why it keeps more of the flavor.
How much coffee to buy each week for your household
A simple formula to work out how many grams of coffee to buy each week so it is always fresh.
Coffee and piloncillo: where the tradition comes from
From colonial sugar mills to the cup: why Mexicans sweeten their coffee with piloncillo, and even roast it that way.
Light, medium and dark roast: what changes in the cup
The roast decides whether your coffee tastes fruity, sweet or intense. Here are the differences and which one suits how you brew.
Cold brew at home with a coarse grind
How to make cold brew at home with coarse ground coffee and water, no coffee maker needed. Recipe, timing and variations.
How to store coffee at home
An airtight jar, a dark spot and no fridge. That is how you keep the flavor of coffee bought by weight.
High altitude coffee from the mountains of Guerrero
Guerrero is Mexico's fifth largest coffee producer. Here is where mountain coffee comes from and why altitude shows in the cup.
Which grind to ask for, by coffee maker
Coarse for French press and cold brew, medium for drip, fine for moka pot and espresso. A guide to ordering ground coffee.
Traditional café de olla, step by step
The recipe for café de olla with piloncillo and cinnamon, with amounts and the trick to keep it from turning bitter.
The origin of International Coffee Day: a celebration that starts on the farm
October 1 is International Coffee Day. Here is how the date came about and who it honors.