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The 4 Types of Coffee Bean
Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, Excelsa… they’re all types of coffee beans, but they each have a completely different taste.
Improve your coffee knowledge with our guide to the four types of coffee beans.
Types of Coffee
Is americano the same as black coffee? What’s the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?
Learn the different types of coffee and how to make them.
Does the Type of Coffee Grinder Make a Difference?
The short answer is yes: The type of coffee grinder you use will make a huge difference to the taste and quality of your cup of coffee.
Fortunately, we’re here to help you find the best coffee grinder for you.
Coffee Articles
Explore different types of coffees and coffee beans, discover the best coffee-making equipment, and learn to make a better brew.
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The 3 Best French Presses: Bodum, ESPRO & Frieling
The best French press isn’t the cheapest, and it isn’t the most expensive — it’s the one that fits how you actually drink coffee. If you brew for one person at a time, a 34oz Bodum is perfect. If you have ever broken a glass French press and don’t want to do it again, the…
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The 3 Best Espresso Machines for Home Use
The best espresso machine for you depends on three things: your budget, whether you want to grind your own beans, and how much you actually want to play barista. Spend $150 and you’ll get a capsule machine. Spend $300 and you’ll get a real espresso machine you press one button on. Spend $700+ and you’ll…
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How to Make Espresso at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Making real espresso at home — the kind with proper crema, a rich body, and a clean finish — comes down to three variables: fresh beans ground correctly, water at 9 bars of pressure, and a 25–30 second extraction. Everything else in espresso making is dialling in those three. Skip the variables and you get…
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What Is a Flat White? The Complete Coffee Drink Guide
A flat white is a double shot of espresso topped with steamed milk and a thin layer of velvety microfoam — typically served in a 5 to 6 oz cup. It originated in Australia (or New Zealand, depending on which barista you ask) in the 1980s, and it sits between a cappuccino and a latte…
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The 4 Best Single Serve Coffee Makers (Keurig K-Cup Picks)
The best single serve coffee maker is the one that fits your kitchen, your budget, and your daily coffee habit — and for most US households, that means a Keurig. Keurig dominates the single-serve category with the biggest pod ecosystem, the most reliable hardware, and a range of models that covers everything from a $79…
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The Best Pour Over Coffee Makers: V60, Chemex & Kalita Wave
The best pour over coffee maker depends almost entirely on whether you want forgiveness or maximum flavour control. Cone-shaped drippers like the Hario V60 reward technique and produce the brightest cups — but punish bad pours. Flat-bottom drippers like the Kalita Wave are forgiving but slightly less expressive. The iconic Chemex sits in between and…
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Coffee to Water Ratio: The Complete Guide for Every Brew Method
The single most important variable in home coffee is the coffee-to-water ratio. Get the grind perfect, the water temperature right, the brew time on the second — but pour too much or too little water for your dose, and the cup will taste weak, watery, sour, or bitter. The ratio sits underneath every brewing method…
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Latte Macchiato vs Macchiato: What’s the Difference?
A macchiato and a latte macchiato are two completely different drinks, despite sharing a name. A macchiato is espresso with a tiny dot of foamed milk on top — a small, strong drink. A latte macchiato is steamed milk with a shot of espresso poured through it — a tall, mild drink. The order of…
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The 4 Best Nespresso Machines: Vertuo & Original Picks
Nespresso is the best capsule espresso system on the market — and the right Nespresso machine depends almost entirely on which capsule line you choose. The Vertuo line uses larger pods and brews a 5–14 oz coffee with a thick crema. The Original line uses smaller pods designed for true espresso shots. Get the line…
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Mocha vs Latte: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a mocha and a latte comes down to one ingredient: chocolate. A latte is espresso plus steamed milk. A mocha is espresso plus chocolate plus steamed milk. Take the chocolate out of a mocha and you have a latte. Add chocolate to a latte and you have a mocha. That is the…
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How to Make Pour Over Coffee: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Pour over coffee is the brewing method that taught a generation of home baristas what their beans actually taste like. Hot water poured slowly over a bed of medium-fine grounds through a paper filter — that’s the entire process. The cup that comes out is cleaner, brighter, and more nuanced than anything a drip machine…
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The 6 Best Coffee Grinders: Burr, Manual & Electric Picks
If you only upgrade one piece of coffee gear this year, make it your grinder. A quality burr grinder transforms even cheap beans, while a great espresso machine fed with bad grinds will still produce mediocre coffee. The right grinder for you depends on what you brew, how much you want to spend, and whether…
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How to Make French Press Coffee: A Step-by-Step Guide
French press coffee is one of the most forgiving and rewarding brewing methods you can learn at home. Coarse-ground beans steep in hot water for four minutes, you press the plunger down, you pour. No paper filters, no machines, no electricity. The cup that comes out is rich, full-bodied, and tastes like the beans you…
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Iced Coffee vs Cold Brew: What’s the Difference?
Iced coffee and cold brew look similar in the glass, but they are made completely differently and taste nothing alike. Iced coffee is regular hot-brewed coffee that has been chilled and poured over ice. Cold brew is coffee that was never brewed with heat — coarse grounds steeped in cold water for 12 to 24…
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Cold brew coffee is one of the easiest brewing methods to master at home — coarse-ground beans steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours, then filtered. No machines, no heat, no rushing. The result is a smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate you can dilute over ice, mix with milk, or sip neat. Most people…
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Cappuccino vs Frappuccino: 6 Key Differences
Discover the six key differences between a Frappuccino and the drink it is partially named after, the cappuccino.
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The 5 Best Coffee Beans for Cold Brew: Our Top Picks
Discover 4 fantastic coffee beans that will help you make a perfect cup of cold brew coffee.
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The 5 Best Coffee Beans for Beginners: Our Top Picks
What are the best coffee beans for beginners? We explain how to get started buying coffee beans.
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What Are the Parts of a Coffee Machine? 12 Key Parts of Espresso Machines
From group heads and bean hoppers to portafilters and drip trays, learn the 9 key parts of a coffee machine.
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Can coffee be grown in the US?
Is it possible to grow coffee in the United States? Yes, it is. But where? Read on to find out…
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How to Clean a Coffee Maker: The Complete Guide (Vinegar, Citric Acid & More)
Find out how to use apple cider vinegar to clean your coffee maker.
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Americano vs Flat White: What’s the difference?
The Americano and the flat white are two of the most frequently purchased coffees available today. But do you know the difference between these popular coffees?
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Why Is My Espresso Machine Dripping Slowly? 6 Reasons & Fixes
It’s important that you don’t just ignore the problem if your espresso machine is dripping slowly. It doesn’t just mean that you have to wait longer for your espresso, it will affect the taste of your coffee too. Find out why your espresso machine is dripping slowly, and how to fix it.
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The 4 Types of Coffee Bean
Whether you are on a quest for the sweetest sip or the most energizing kick, there is much to learn about Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa coffee beans. Join us as we take a tour of the four types of coffee bean.