Fall and Holiday Coffee: The Best Flavored Coffees and Teas for the Season
For fall and the holidays, our favorites are Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Spice and Mexican Chocolate coffee, Candy Cane for December, and two...
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Coffee & Tea Guides
Light vs. Medium vs. Dark Roast: Which Coffee Should You Buy?
Light and medium-light roasts taste bright and fruity. Medium roasts are balanced and sweet, with chocolate and caramel. Medium-dark and dark roasts...
The Best Coffee for Cold Brew: What to Buy and Why
The best coffee for cold brew is coarse ground and medium roast, with chocolate, caramel or nutty notes. Cold water pulls out...
The Best Coffee for French Press (and How to Choose It)
The best coffee for French press is a medium to medium-dark roast, coarse ground, with chocolate, caramel or spice notes. The press...
Coffee Gift Guide 2026: The Best Gifts for Coffee and Tea Lovers
The best coffee gift for most people is a prepaid Coffee of the Month Club (3 months for $74.97, shipped free), because...
What Is Swiss Water Decaf?
Swiss Water decaf is coffee decaffeinated with water, temperature, time and filtration instead of chemical solvents. Decaf isn't completely caffeine free: the...
Is a Coffee of the Month Club Worth It?
A coffee of the month club is worth it if you drink coffee regularly and like trying new origins. Haluan's club is...
How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea: Water Temperature and Steep Times
Use about 2.5 grams of tea per 12 ounces of water. Brew black teas at 195°F for about 5 minutes, green teas...
How to Store Coffee Beans So They Stay Fresh
Store coffee in an airtight, opaque container at room temperature, away from heat, light and moisture. Buy amounts you'll finish in one...
Pour Over Coffee: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Use a medium (standard) grind, about 1 gram of coffee to 15 grams of water, water around 195 to 205°F, and aim...
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home
Mix coarse ground coffee with cold or room temperature water at about 1 part coffee to 4 or 5 parts water, steep...
How to Make French Press Coffee: Ratio, Grind and Steps
Use coarse grind, about 1 gram of coffee to 15 grams of water, water just off the boil (about 195 to 205°F),...
