The Briefing

Why Does Coffee Make Me Crash? It Is Not the Ca...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 16 The mid-morning slump gets blamed on caffeine, and that explanation sounds reasonable enough that most people never look further. But caffeine is usually...

Why Buy Whole Bean Coffee? What Pre-Ground Is C...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 15 Pre-ground coffee moves faster off retail shelves, sits longer before it reaches your cup, and the average shopper cannot tell what was lost...

What Is the Best Water for Brewing Coffee? The ...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 14 You spent time choosing the right coffee, paid attention to the roast, the origin, the grind. Then you filled the kettle from the...

What's Really in Commercial Coffee? What the La...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 13 Turn a can of commercial coffee around and read it carefully. You will see a brand name, a roast level descriptor, a weight,...

What Is Flavored Coffee Made Of? The Additives ...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 12 Walk down any grocery aisle and you will find shelves of hazelnut, vanilla, and caramel coffee. The packaging is warm, the aromas are...

Why Does My Coffee Taste Burnt? The Two Real Ca...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 11 Why does my coffee taste burnt? It is one of the most common questions in coffee forums, Facebook groups, and kitchen conversations, and...