The Briefing

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...

Why Does Dark Roast Coffee Taste Bitter? What t...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 10 If you have ever asked why dark roast coffee tastes bitter, the answer the industry prefers you not hear is this: the bitterness...

How Long Does Coffee Last After Roasting? Why G...

The Briefing: Declassified Series // Issue 09 Walk into any grocery store and pick up a bag of coffee. Turn it over. What you will find is a best-by date,...