Brewing an Antidote to Poverty: Coffee
A Gates-funded initiative is giving African farmers the skills to grow top-notch specialty coffee—and a new way of life
A Gates-funded initiative is giving African farmers the skills to grow top-notch specialty coffee—and a new way of life
An expert argues that timing is nearly as important as taste—and he likes his espresso with dessert, thank you
Few coffee-producing regions brew what they grow, but in this country's villages, every part of the fruit is the stuff of ritual
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Stuck in a room with a cheap drip machine? Here are some fixes for a better, maybe decent, brew.
Buying a drip machine? Don't be lured by fancy features—it's all about the brewing temperature.
Press pots produce the fullest-flavor brew, but drip pots can make a good cup, if you follow these guidelines.
Cold brewing--favored by some--creates weak coffee. Why hot brewing is the method for iced coffee.
Qishr, a beverage made from the husks of coffee beans, is a a staple of Ethiopian breakfasts.
The secret to making iced coffee is the same as for brewing it hot: start with strong, fresh coffee.
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