The Journal

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.

Two cups of black coffee with roasted beans and handwritten tasting notes.

What Is Specialty Coffee - and Is It Actually B...

What makes specialty coffee different, and is it actually better? Here’s what to know.

What Is Specialty Coffee - and Is It Actually B...

What makes specialty coffee different, and is it actually better? Here’s what to know.

A V60 pour over, French press, espresso cup, gooseneck kettle, coffee grinder, and digital scale arranged with coffee beans on a rustic wooden surface.

How Brewing Method Affects Coffee Acidity

Discover how brewing method affects coffee acidity, smoothness and flavor.

How Brewing Method Affects Coffee Acidity

Discover how brewing method affects coffee acidity, smoothness and flavor.

Hands wrapped around a ceramic mug of black coffee beside a sunlit window in the morning.

Best Coffee for Beginners: How to Choose a Smoo...

Discover how to choose a smooth, approachable coffee that's perfect for beginners.

Best Coffee for Beginners: How to Choose a Smoo...

Discover how to choose a smooth, approachable coffee that's perfect for beginners.

Medium-dark roasted coffee beans spilling from a scoop onto a wooden surface.

Does Dark Roast Have Less Acidity?

Discover whether dark roast coffee is actually lower in acidity, and how roast level influences flavor, bitterness and smoothness.

Does Dark Roast Have Less Acidity?

Discover whether dark roast coffee is actually lower in acidity, and how roast level influences flavor, bitterness and smoothness.