What makes coffee taste so terrible?

And we can help you learn how to not make the same mistake again. Brewing coffee is as much of an art as it a science. Once you know the common mistakes made with coffee beans, water, and equipment, you can correct them and get back to making great tasting brews. read more

Depending on where you are, you might want to consult local coffee blogs (like Sprudge - Coffee News & Culture), ask friends, use Yelp and do searches for coffee or use my app, Pilgrim Coffee (Pilgrim Coffee on the App Store). read more

There's so much to get right, and so much variance in what is 'right'. Find a good coffee shop and talk to the barista and see if there's something you can like. Coffee can be like tea or wine: strong and bold yet delicate and interesting. read more

When raw coffee beans are roasted under high heat, the complex internal mixture of minerals, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids, water, and caffeine meld together inside the bean, giving way to the nutty, irresistible smell and taste of coffee. read more