The Journal

A bag of coffee beside a kitchen cupboard and an open refrigerator.

Should You Keep Coffee in the Refrigerator?

The refrigerator keeps most things fresh. Coffee is a little more complicated.

Should You Keep Coffee in the Refrigerator?

The refrigerator keeps most things fresh. Coffee is a little more complicated.

Whole coffee beans divided into small airtight portions for freezing.

Can You Freeze Coffee Beans Without Ruining Them?

Freezing can preserve coffee. Repeatedly opening a frozen bag can do the opposite.

Can You Freeze Coffee Beans Without Ruining Them?

Freezing can preserve coffee. Repeatedly opening a frozen bag can do the opposite.

A cup of black coffee on an airplane tray table beside the window.

Why Does Coffee Taste So Bad on an Airplane?

It is not just the beans. Flying changes the way coffee tastes.

Why Does Coffee Taste So Bad on an Airplane?

It is not just the beans. Flying changes the way coffee tastes.

Black coffee served beside pieces of milk and dark chocolate.

Why Coffee and Chocolate Work So Well Together

Coffee and chocolate share more than good timing. Here is why the pairing works.

Why Coffee and Chocolate Work So Well Together

Coffee and chocolate share more than good timing. Here is why the pairing works.

Identical black coffee served in white, blue and pink cups for a taste comparison.

Does the Color of Your Cup Change How Coffee Ta...

The coffee is identical. The cup is different. Your brain may still change the flavor.

Does the Color of Your Cup Change How Coffee Ta...

The coffee is identical. The cup is different. Your brain may still change the flavor.

A cup of black coffee cooling on a table as its steam gradually fades.

Why Coffee Tastes Different as It Cools

Coffee can reveal entirely different flavors as it cools. Here's why.

Why Coffee Tastes Different as It Cools

Coffee can reveal entirely different flavors as it cools. Here's why.