Fair question. The answer is yes—they really do make coffee taste different. In fact, the Chemex is our favorite way to brew a pour-over because it highlights flavors that many other brewing methods leave behind. The Chemex was invented in 1941 by chemist Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, and more than 80...
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Why Great Cinnamon Rolls Are More Complicated Than They Look
COURTNEY STEIN10/22/26
The science behind yeast, temperature, and creating a soft, fluffy roll Cinnamon rolls seem simple. At their core, they are made from familiar ingredients: flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, milk, and yeast. But creating a cinnamon roll that is soft, fluffy, flavorful, and consistent is much more complicated than it appears....
Decaf Is Having a Moment: Why Coffee Lovers Are Rethinking Decaffeinated Coffee
COURTNEY STEIN10/18/26
For years, decaf coffee has carried an unfair reputation. It has been the subject of jokes, bumper stickers, and the infamous “death before decaf” attitude that suggests drinking coffee without caffeine somehow means you’re settling for less. But the coffee world is changing — and we think that’s something worth...
Why Did Coffee Travel So Far?
COURTNEY STEIN10/13/26
That’s a really good question. Coffee has traveled an awfully long way to get here. It began in the forests of Ethiopia, made its way across the Red Sea to Yemen, and from there traveled through the Middle East, across Europe, and eventually around the world. By the time coffee...
Wait… All Coffee Bags Aren’t the Same Size? Why?
COURTNEY STEIN10/ 5/26
Have you ever picked up two bags of coffee and thought, Wait a minute… why aren't these the same size? One says 12 ounces. Another says 16. Maybe you've even seen coffee sold in bags that are a completely different size. If you grew up buying coffee in a one-pound can...