Many coffee drinkers mistake bitterness for strength. It’s easy to do, as the unpleasant levels of bitterness typical of poor quality coffee overwhelm the tastebuds. It's a sensation easily, but incorrectly, attributed to the coffee’s strength.
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The Cup of Excellence is held to discover the “gems” of the coffee world, but what makes a Cup of Excellence coffee stand out among hundreds of other entries?
Each year Hawaii's best beans are selected at the Kona Coffee Festival, but what is Kona coffee and why is it one of the world's most highly coveted crops?
What is Blue Mountain Coffee? Genuine Blue Mountain coffee beans, from Jamaica's world-famous coffee region, offer a mild-tasting brew and a lack of bitterness.
What is Swiss water decaf, the chemical-free decaf? Made using the revolutionary SWISS WATER Process, this coffee is 99.9% caffeine-free and 100% chemical-free.
Difference Coffee Co. produces its premium Panama Geisha coffee using beans from the famed Hacienda La Esmeralda estate.
What is Kopi Luwak, known as the world's most expensive coffee, and why is ethically-sourced Kopi Luwak coffee deemed among the world's best?
Many coffee drinkers love dark roast coffee. Yet, the process has a dark side. What is dark roast coffee, and why are you better off choosing a lighter roast?
Balancing acidity, sweetness, and bitterness makes the best brew, but what is acidity in coffee, and does coffee acidity really matter?
Most consumer coffees are made from one of two beans, but what's the difference between Arabica and Robusta and does it matter which variety is used?
If a bad brew has left you pondering the question 'does coffee go bad?', coffee defects, caused by poor harvesting and roasting processes, may be the problem.
Has a drop in quality left you questioning 'why does my coffee taste bitter'? Here's why a clean coffee machine could improve the taste of your next cup.
