Coffee beans are responsible for the flavors, aromas, and character we experience in every cup of coffee. Despite their familiar name, however, coffee beans aren’t actually beans at all. They’re seeds found inside the fruit of the coffee plant, commonly called a coffee cherry. Before roasting, these seeds are known as green coffee beans. Their … Read more
Vietnamese coffee is known for bold flavor, slow-drip brewing, and creative combinations ranging from condensed milk and ice to egg, coconut, and even salted cream. At the center of the tradition is the phin, a small metal filter that sits directly over a cup or glass and uses gravity to slowly brew concentrated coffee. Vietnam … Read more
Iced coffee is one of the simplest ways to enjoy coffee cold, but there’s more than one way to make it. Classic iced coffee is usually brewed with hot water and then chilled or poured over ice, while cold brew coffee is prepared by steeping coffee grounds in cool or room-temperature water for an extended … Read more
Turkish coffee is much more than a strong cup of coffee. It is a centuries-old brewing tradition associated with hospitality, conversation and social occasions throughout Türkiye and beyond. Unlike drip coffee, Turkish coffee is prepared with extremely finely ground coffee and water in a small long-handled pot called a cezve. The coffee is brewed slowly … Read more
Cuban coffee is known for its strong flavor, intense sweetness and important place in Cuban social life. Served in small portions and often shared with family, friends or coworkers, it is as much about connection and hospitality as it is about caffeine. One of the best-known preparations is a cafecito (or café cubano), typically made … Read more
Green coffee beans are the raw, unroasted seeds found inside coffee cherries. Before roasting transforms them into the brown, aromatic beans most of us recognize, they look pale green or beige and have a very different aroma and flavor. Although they’re called “beans,” they are actually seeds. Green coffee is the starting material used by … Read more
Types of coffee drinks range from simple brewed coffee to espresso, creamy lattes, frothy cappuccinos and refreshing cold brews. Some drinks begin with brewed coffee, while others combine espresso with water, milk, foam, chocolate or ice. The differences can be surprisingly significant. An espresso is small and concentrated, a latte contains considerably more milk, a … Read more
Protein coffee combines coffee with a source of protein, such as protein powder or a ready-to-drink protein shake. Sometimes called “proffee,” it has become a convenient way to add protein to a familiar morning or iced coffee. The basic idea is simple: prepare coffee and combine it with a protein source that suits your taste … Read more
Organic coffee is coffee produced according to certified organic farming and handling standards. In the United States, coffee sold with the USDA Organic label must meet specific requirements established by the USDA National Organic Program. Organic doesn’t simply mean that a farmer avoided one particular pesticide or fertilizer. Certification covers how crops are grown, handled … Read more
Chicory coffee is a beverage made from the roasted and ground root of the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus). Although chicory isn’t actually coffee, roasting the root produces dark, roasted flavors that have made it a longtime coffee substitute and blending ingredient. Chicory became particularly important during periods when ordinary coffee was expensive or difficult to … Read more