The Minero Chronicles

Espresso pouring from a portafilter into two small glass cups

Coffee Myths Debunked: 8 Things Science Says Ab...

Does dark roast have more caffeine? Does coffee dehydrate you or stunt your growth? Eight common coffee myths, each set against what the research actually shows.

Coffee Myths Debunked: 8 Things Science Says Ab...

Does dark roast have more caffeine? Does coffee dehydrate you or stunt your growth? Eight common coffee myths, each set against what the research actually shows.

A portafilter filled with freshly ground coffee, ready for an espresso shot

Coffee Grind Size Chart: The Right Grind for Ev...

The right grind depends on how long water meets your coffee. Use this grind size chart for Turkish, espresso, moka pot, pour over, AeroPress, drip, Chemex, French press and cold...

Coffee Grind Size Chart: The Right Grind for Ev...

The right grind depends on how long water meets your coffee. Use this grind size chart for Turkish, espresso, moka pot, pour over, AeroPress, drip, Chemex, French press and cold...

Ripe red, yellow and green coffee cherries growing on a coffee plant branch

Arabica vs Robusta: What Really Separates the W...

Arabica and robusta are two different coffee species, and robusta carries about twice the caffeine. Here is how they differ in flavor, sugar, growing conditions and price, and how to...

Arabica vs Robusta: What Really Separates the W...

Arabica and robusta are two different coffee species, and robusta carries about twice the caffeine. Here is how they differ in flavor, sugar, growing conditions and price, and how to...

Freshly roasted coffee beans being stirred in the cooling tray of a coffee roaster

Light vs Medium vs Dark Roast: How Roasting Sha...

Light, medium and dark roasts can start as the same green beans. Learn what happens inside a roaster, from drying and first crack to second crack, how roast level changes...

Light vs Medium vs Dark Roast: How Roasting Sha...

Light, medium and dark roasts can start as the same green beans. Learn what happens inside a roaster, from drying and first crack to second crack, how roast level changes...

Rolling hills planted with rows of coffee trees at golden hour in the highlands of southeastern Brazil

Minas Gerais Coffee: A Guide to Brazil's Coffee...

Minas Gerais grows about half of Brazil's coffee. Discover its regions, from Sul de Minas to the Cerrado, the varieties and drying methods behind its beans, and why its coffee...

Minas Gerais Coffee: A Guide to Brazil's Coffee...

Minas Gerais grows about half of Brazil's coffee. Discover its regions, from Sul de Minas to the Cerrado, the varieties and drying methods behind its beans, and why its coffee...

Hot water being poured over fresh coffee grounds in a glass French press

How to Make French Press Coffee (Ratio, Grind a...

French press is the easiest way to brew a rich, full-bodied cup at home. Here's the simple recipe: a coarse grind, a 1:12 to 1:15 ratio and a 4 minute...

How to Make French Press Coffee (Ratio, Grind a...

French press is the easiest way to brew a rich, full-bodied cup at home. Here's the simple recipe: a coarse grind, a 1:12 to 1:15 ratio and a 4 minute...