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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Brewing guides, buying tips, origin stories and everything you need to get the most from Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee.
Wet-Hulled Coffee Explained: Giling Basah vs Washed Coffee
Wet-hulling is why many Sumatran coffees taste earthy, herbal and heavy. Here is how giling basah works and how it compares with washed coffee.
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Arabica Coffee Varieties Compared: Typica to Geisha
Variety names now appear on many coffee bags. Here is a side-by-side guide to the common arabica varieties and what each one can mean for flavor.
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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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Geisha vs Blue Mountain Coffee: Two Kinds of Premium
Geisha and Blue Mountain are both famous premium coffees, but one is a plant variety and the other is a protected origin. Here is what that means in your cup.
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High-Altitude Single Origin Coffees Compared
Many of the world's most sought-after coffees grow high in the mountains. Compare the major high-altitude origins, their grade names and their cup styles.
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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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