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Coffee 101 & FAQs

From bean basics and coffee drink basics to coffee FAQ’s, simple recipes and easy-to-use, inexpensive products for those new to coffee, these articles cover the basics of coffee drinks and coffee making.
  1. Basic Coffee Recipes (25)
  2. Coffee Additives (10)
  3. Coffee Equipment (7)
  4. How to Brew Coffee (12)
  5. Ordering Coffee (4)
  6. Advanced Coffee

Coffee Storage

Coffee storage is rife with misconceptions and poor practices. Here are the fast facts on how to store coffee beans and ground coffee correctly for maximum freshness and flavor.

Frequently Asked Coffee Questions

The most common coffee questions are answered here.

Greening Your Coffee or Tea Habit

From buying organic to bringing your own mug, Planet Green shares simple tips for making your coffee or tea routine more sustainable.

How Much Caffeine is in Coffee & Espresso?

One of the most commonly asked questions about coffee is 'How much caffeine is in coffee?' Find out about the caffeine levels in your favorite coffee and espresso drinks with this guide to coffee's caffeine levels.

How to Remove Coffee Stains

About.com's Laundry guide explains how to remove coffee stains from fabric.

Latte Art

Simply put, latte art is the decorative and consumable combination of steamed milk and espresso. However, it's also a means of expression, a pleasure to drink and a topic of controversy amongst latte art fans and those who say the focus should be on a drink’s taste, not its appearance.

Share Your Favorite Espresso Drinks - What are Your Favorite …

Share your favorite espresso-based drinks with other About.com readers.

Should I Store Coffee in the Freezer?

Find out why storing coffee in the freezer isn't ideal and where you should store coffee instead, plus check out some of the science on freezer burn and freezing coffee.

Starbucks Caffeine Contents

If you're new to coffee, you might find that knowing the amounts of caffeine in different Starbucks coffee drinks will help you achieve the right level of caffeination.

The New York Times on Coffee

From the latest in coffee news to a resource listing that includes About.com, here's what The New York Times has to say about coffee.

What is Greek Coffee?

Learn how to make Greek coffee, find out how Greek coffee relates to Turkish coffee, and more with this guide to Greek coffee.

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