BREWING GUIDES
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Good Coffee. Great Reads.
Featured stories from the blog, chosen from the latest published articles.
- How to Store Coffee Beans to Keep Them Fresh
The best way to learn how to store coffee beans to keep them fresh is to stop thinking about the perfect container first, and start with a simple system: buy a size you can use in time, keep one small jar for the week, and freeze the rest in portions. Fresh beans lose flavor mainly… - Caffeine in Coffee, Tea and Energy Drinks ComparedWhen you compare caffeine in coffee tea and energy drinks, there is no single winner: the answer depends on serving size. A typical 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee has about 96 mg of caffeine, a typical 8-ounce cup of black tea has about 48 mg, and a typical 8-ounce energy drink has about 79 mg….
- How to Make French Press Coffee at HomeLearning how to make French press coffee at home is simple: use a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, a coarse grind, water at about 93°C (200°F), and a 4-minute steep. That starting point gives a full-bodied, smooth cup without a paper filter stripping out the oils that give French press its character. This guide gives you a…
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Fresh from the Coffee Journal
More recent articles from the blog.
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Am I Addicted to Caffeine? A Caffeine Addiction Guide
If you cannot start the day without coffee, you may have asked yourself: am I addicted to caffeine? Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea and chocolate. It blocks adenosine, the brain chemical that makes you feel tired, which is why it improves alertness for a few hours. This guide explains the difference…
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How to Make a Peppermint Mocha
A peppermint mocha is a winter classic: hot espresso, rich chocolate and cooling peppermint under steamed milk and whipped cream. This peppermint mocha recipe shows you how to make a peppermint mocha at home in about five minutes, with a hot version, a no-espresso version, and iced and blended variants, so you can enjoy the…
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How to Make Cuban Coffee at Home
Cuban coffee, affectionately known as cafecito, is a sweet, strong coffee topped with espumita, a thick, golden foam made by whipping sugar with the first drops of coffee. This guide shows you how to make Cuban coffee at home with a moka pot, with an espresso machine, and without either, so you can choose the…
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Health Benefits of Coffee: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A balanced, evidence-based look at coffee and health — what moderate drinking is associated with, how much counts as moderate, and who should be careful.
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Best Coffee Grinders
Discover the best coffee grinders of 2026 — burr vs blade, Baratza Encore, OXO Brew, Fellow Opus and more, compared by brew method, budget and best use.
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How to Make the Perfect Espresso with a Lavazza Coffee Machine
Learn how to make Lavazza espresso at home — perfect shot tips, 18g double shot, 25–30 second extraction, crema and preheated cups.
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De’Longhi Coffee Machine Review: The Best De’Longhi Coffee Machines of 2026
Discover the best De’Longhi coffee machines of 2026 — Magnifica, Dinamica, La Specialista, Stilosa and more, compared by type, budget and best use.
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How to Make a Latte Coffee
Learn how to make a latte at home — double espresso, 1:3 milk ratio, silky microfoam at 140–155°F, plus best milk choices and latte vs cappuccino.
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How to Brew Drip Coffee
Learn how to brew drip coffee at home — medium grind, 1:15–1:17 ratio, 195–205°F water, plus fixes for weak or bitter brews.
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
Learn how to make cold brew coffee at home — easy mason-jar recipe, 1:8 ratio, coarse grind, 12–18 hour steep, plus storage tips.
From your first brew to advanced techniques, find everything you need to make better coffee at home.
Essential Coffee Guides
Start with these guides, all published on this site.
- How to Make Cold Brew Coffee — October 24, 2026, Brewing Guide
- How to Brew Drip Coffee — October 24, 2026, Brewing Guide
- How to Make the Perfect Espresso with a Lavazza Coffee Machine — October 24, 2026, Brewing Guide
- Best Coffee Grinders — October 25, 2026, Reviews
- De’Longhi Coffee Machine Review: The Best De’Longhi Coffee Machines of 2026 — October 24, 2026, Reviews
Coffee Knowledge
For the evidence behind the cup, start with the Coffee Health archive and the article below.
Health Benefits of Coffee: What the Evidence Actually Shows — October 25, 2026, Coffee Health.
Equipment Reviews & Buying Advice
Use this area to find equipment reviews and buying advice, including research-based grinder and machine reviews and a brewing guide for Lavazza espresso.
- Best Coffee Grinders – Research-based buying advice
- De’Longhi Coffee Machine Review: The Best De’Longhi Coffee Machines of 2026 – Research-based buying advice
- How to Make the Perfect Espresso with a Lavazza Coffee Machine – Brewing guide, not a review
Brew Better. Know More.
Brewing methods, grind and equipment all change the cup. Use the guides below to brew with more confidence, and the reviews and health article to choose equipment and understand caffeine.