I’ve often wondered how much caffeine there is in an espresso shot. It pays to be informed about how much of a drug you’re putting in your body, especially when you drink as much as I do! So how much caffeine is there in…

Most coffee beans you will see have that dry look to them. That’s just normal coffee beans. But sometimes you come across some that have a definite oily look about them, a greasy sheen that looks a little strange and you wonder what’s going…

Remember the first time you ever tried coffee? I do. I remember it being an intensely bitter and unpleasantly flavored drink. Ten years later and I’m completely obsessed with the stuff. Life, eh? The thing is… coffee is a bitter drink and is even…

So you’re looking to dip your toe into the waters of roasting your own coffee? Buying your coffee beans raw, when they are unroasted and still a green color, can save a whole bunch of money while also being a cool little hobby. But…

Looking to get off the sugar train? I hear you… Whether it’s because of refined sugar’s role in causing weigh gain and obesity, diabetes, tooth cavities and gum disease or anything else. It seems like more and more people are waking up to its…

Making freshly brewed coffee is pretty awesome, I think we can agree on that. But it can also be a hassle, and spending 15 minutes in the mornings fiddling with dials on espresso machines isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. So what’s the best simple…

If you’ve ever looked into what it would cost to upgrade from your good ol’ $40 coffee maker to something that can make espresso than you would’ve got quite the shock… Espresso machines are EXPENSIVE! Decent starter models seem to go for around $300-500…