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How Coffee Goes from Cherry to Cup: The Journey...

Every bag of coffee you open started life as a small, bright red cherry on a tree, probably growing on a hillside somewhere in Colombia, Brazil, or Mexico. The journey...

What Is a Flat White? (And Why New Zealand Owns...

Ask any New Zealander what the country's greatest contribution to the world is, and you'll get a range of answers — bungee jumping, the Lord of the Rings, pavlova (sorry,...

5 Signs Your Coffee Beans Have Gone Stale

You bought a bag of coffee a while ago. It's been sitting in the cupboard, and now you're not sure whether it's still worth brewing. Or maybe your morning cup...

Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee: What's the Difference?

They look similar sitting on a café counter — both iced, both coffee — but cold brew and iced coffee are actually very different drinks. They're made differently, they taste...

What Does 'Roasted to Order' Mean? (And Why We ...

If you've ever ordered coffee from Cascade and noticed that it took a day or two before it shipped, there's a good reason for that. We roast to order —...

What Does 'Freshly Roasted' Actually Mean?

You've probably seen the phrase "freshly roasted" on coffee bags before. It sounds good — who wouldn't want fresh coffee? But what does it actually mean, and why should you...