Two people holding cups of coffee - Liquid Sky Studio/Getty Images Coffee beans go through a lot of changes before reaching your cup. The coffee-roasting process takes the original green coffee bean ...

IT WAS THE SMELL that got me. Normally, a cup of coffee smells roasty, or meaty, or in some sad cases burnt, but this was different. This one smelled like blueberries. Not vaguely of blueberries, or ...

What is the best way to tell how a coffee is going to taste before you make it? Contrary to belief, the flavor of your coffee isn’t always determined by where it came from. It’s a combination of the ...

As a reader of the Tico Times, you are probably aware that Costa Rica is a country known for many things. Lush scenery, beautiful natural wonders, amazing people, and rich culture. But one of the most ...

When the husband-and-wife team of Maurice and Diane Contreras started making trips to Maurice’s homeland in Costa Rica (she hails from Miami), they realized that much of the coffee they preferred was ...

This is the ultimate coffee glossary for home baristas! If you’re just getting started or looking to up your brew game, this A–Z guide is your one-stop resource for understanding all things coffee, ...

The term “French Roast” first began in the 19th and early 20th centuries, in reference to the flavor preferences of French ...