http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/ Food en Copyright 2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:19:43 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss the method for iced coffee.]]> http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/the-right-way-to-brew-iced-coffee.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/the-right-way-to-brew-iced-coffee.php Coffee Culture Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:19:43 -0500 Qishr, a beverage made from the husks of coffee beans, is a a staple of Ethiopian breakfasts.]]> http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/a-different-kind-of-coffee.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/a-different-kind-of-coffee.php Coffee Culture Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:27:20 -0500 The secret to making iced coffee is the same as for brewing it hot: start with strong, fresh coffee. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/iced-coffee-the-experts-guide.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/iced-coffee-the-experts-guide.php Coffee Culture Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:42:07 -0500 A new study says it can help reverse some of the effects of the disease on mice. But what about humans? http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/can-caffeine-prevent-alzheimers.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/can-caffeine-prevent-alzheimers.php Coffee Culture Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:28:22 -0500 The author defends decaffeinated coffee and discusses the major methods for removing caffeine from beans. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/in-defense-of-decaff-1.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/in-defense-of-decaff-1.php Coffee Culture Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:03:35 -0500 A history of the world's two most popular species of coffee--and an explanation of why Arabica is superior. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/arabica-vs-robusta-no-contest.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/arabica-vs-robusta-no-contest.php Coffee Culture Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:45 -0500 Advice on where to buy the freshest coffee possible, no matter where you live--and questions to ask the people who sell the beans. Though most Americans buy their coffee at the supermarket, there are two other places to look that offer much wider options for fresh coffee. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/where-to-buy-the-freshest-coffee.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/where-to-buy-the-freshest-coffee.php Coffee Culture Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:21:16 -0500 The supermarket is where two-thirds of all coffee in the U.S. is sold, despite the rise of specialty shops. With all the options available, it can be difficult to decide which beans to buy. Finding fresh beans at the local supermarket is difficult but not impossible. The author explains how. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/buying-coffee-at-the-supermarket.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/buying-coffee-at-the-supermarket.php Coffee Culture Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:20:22 -0500 Appreciating the distinct taste of fresh, straight-from-the-roaster coffee can be a slow process. The author shows how to train your taste buds to know fresh coffee when you drink it and offers tips for preventing beans from going stale. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/baldwin-buy-fresh-beans.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/baldwin-buy-fresh-beans.php Coffee Culture Wed, 20 May 2009 07:50:40 -0500 After reading a summary of the latest scientific findings about coffee, the author explains why researchers need standard definitions for the beverage's two most important components. But fortunately, the news about coffee's effect on health is mostly good. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/what-health-studies-coffee-get-wrong.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/what-health-studies-coffee-get-wrong.php Coffee Culture Wed, 13 May 2009 08:12:11 -0500 never pre-ground) and store them properly, as oxygen, time, and temperature are a true coffee fan's worst enemies.]]> http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/for-better-coffee-store-your-beans.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/for-better-coffee-store-your-beans.php Coffee Culture Mon, 04 May 2009 08:19:18 -0500 Reminiscing about lost coffee blends, the author wonders if memory enhances the perceived flavor of the unobtainable. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/man-that-was-coffee.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/man-that-was-coffee.php Coffee Culture Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:30:32 -0500 Espresso makers, here and across the pond, sometimes use Robusta to try to be "more Italian." But the best stuff is all Arabica. Here's why--and what it means about the increasingly large role America plays in coffee. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/no-robusta-in-my-espresso-please.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/no-robusta-in-my-espresso-please.php Coffee Culture Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:10 -0500 It transmits oils and sediment, the entire coffee flavor, and--because the filter isn't paper--nothing else. It's a little more work but the resulting flavor is worth it. Once you switch to a press pot, you'll never use drip again. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/with-presspots-coffee-worth-the-effort.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/with-presspots-coffee-worth-the-effort.php Coffee Culture Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:10:28 -0500 How much coffee is in your coffee? We're used to weak coffee but that doesn't mean it's good. A weak cup of coffee is an unpleasant thing. And once weak coffee is brewed there's nothing to be done. Try a heaping American scoop and have a coffee epiphany. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/dont-be-afraid-of-strong-coffee.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/dont-be-afraid-of-strong-coffee.php Coffee Culture Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:40:00 -0500 On the prowl for great coffee beans at the market in Harrar, Ethiopia, some familiar green leaves catch a seasoned eye. The evergreen coffee tree produces leaves that can be used in the manner of tea, but there's a reason these leaves are rarely found outside Ethiopia. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/coffee-leaves-in-harrar.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/coffee-leaves-in-harrar.php Coffee Culture Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:45:00 -0500 Instead of red or white, Robusta or Arabica. Instead of alcohol, caffeine. As for varietals, there are thousands. As with wine, the more you learn about coffee, the more there complex it will seem but the more enjoyable it will become. http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/appreciating-coffee-like-wine.php http://food.theatlantic.com/coffee-culture/appreciating-coffee-like-wine.php Coffee Culture Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:53:00 -0500