Coffee tasting notes can sound intimidating when you're new to specialty coffee. But they're not meant to make coffee complicated. They're simply a way of describing the flavors and aromas you might notice when you drink a particular coffee.

The best coffee isn't necessarily the most expensive coffee or the darkest roast on the shelf. It's the coffee that works well with the way you like to brew it. Your brewing method affects how water moves through the coffee, how long the grounds are in contact with the water, and ultimately what flavors end up in your cup. That's why choosing coffee based on how you brew can make a bigger difference than you might expect. Start With Your Grind Size If you're buying whole bean

When it comes to keeping coffee fresh, good intentions often lead people in the wrong direction. One of the most common mistakes we see? Storing coffee in the refrigerator. It feels logical—cold equals fresh, right? Unfortunately, coffee doesn’t work that way. At House of Plenty Coffee, we believe great coffee starts long before the brew. Here’s why your fridge is one of the worst places for your beans. Coffee Is a Sponge Coffee beans are highly porous, which means they abso

Decaf coffee often gets a bad rap. For many coffee lovers, drinking coffee without caffeine feels like a betrayal. Yet, the surge in the...