Kopi Luwak vs Jamaica Blue Mountain: What to Know First
Both appear on lists of the world’s most expensive coffees, but they are very different products. Here is how kopi luwak and Blue Mountain compare.
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Coffee Bean Screen Sizes Explained: AA, Supremo and 17/18
Screen numbers like 17/18 and grades like AA and Supremo all describe bean size. Here is how screen sizing works and what it can and cannot tell you.
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Light vs Medium vs Dark Roast Coffee: How to Choose Yours
Roast level shapes flavour more than almost anything else on the bag. Here is what light, medium and dark actually mean, and how to choose between them.
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Peaberry Coffee vs Regular Beans: What Is the Difference?
Peaberry beans are round, sorted by hand and machine, and sold as their own grade. Here is what makes them different and when they are worth choosing.
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Blue Mountain vs Kona Coffee: How the Two Compare
Jamaica Blue Mountain and Hawaiian Kona are the two island coffees people compare most. Here is how their origin rules, grades, labels and cups differ.
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Swiss Water vs CO2 vs Sugarcane Decaf: How to Choose
Decaf bags now name their process. Compare Swiss Water, CO2, sugarcane and solvent methods, what the rules say, and how to choose a decaf you will enjoy.
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How to Choose Coffee Beans for Your Taste
Choosing coffee gets easier once you know which label details predict flavor. Use this simple framework to match beans to the way you like your cup.
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How to Read a Coffee Label: Every Term Explained
A specialty coffee label packs a lot into a small space. Here is what each line means, which details actually predict the cup, and which claims to question.
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SCA Specialty Coffee Grading: What 80+ Points Means
Specialty coffee has a technical definition. Here is how green grading, cupping scores and the 80-point threshold work, and how to use them when you buy.
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Single Origin vs Blend Coffee: Which Is Right for You?
Single origin and blend are two different ways of building a great cup. Learn what each label promises, where each shines and how to choose for your taste.
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