Black is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious drink that is coffee. If you leave out the sugar and creamer then all the health benefits that come from drinking coffee are not canceled out. Black coffee is packed with antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage caused by stress. ...

If there’s one thing all of us coffee drinkers can agree on it’s that you don’t want to have your coffee go bad. Have you ever been in the midst of a pantry clear-out, only to discover a long-forgotten bag of beans or tin of instant coffee just sitting there gathering dust? Coffee doesn’t ...

There are so amazing inventions out there. With the iPhone, solar panels, and self-driving cars, it’s incredible to think that all these wonders of technology were once just a thought, an idea in someone’s mind. The other day, I was looking at my espresso coffee maker, fascinated by all the ...

Here at Above Average Coffee we are always on the lookout for exceptional coffee’s to feature so were delighted when Volcanica Coffee reached out and offered us some coffee. I tasted and tested two of their coffee’s: a delicious single origin Sumatran coffee and their low acid blend which ...

Have you ever noticed that some bags of coffee in stores have espresso written on them? I’ve noticed this for years now, wondered what the difference was, and just never looked into what made an espresso bean and not any other kind of coffee bean. Let’s find out! Espresso beans are roasted ...

If you are looking for one of the most expensive coffees in the world, look no further than monkey poop coffee. Monkey poop coffee sounds like a joke, but this is actually a thing in the coffee world. However, the term "monkey poop coffee" is often used interchangeably for two different types of ...

Coffee is by far my favorite morning drink. Espresso is my weakness and a cup of iced coffee is a great afternoon pick-me-up. In a day, I grind and drink far more coffee beans than probably any human being should. Trashing all those coffee grounds seems like a sad fate for my favorite bean. So, ...

We all love coffee and if you're not a fan of the stuff then I'm afraid this article is probably not for you. Nothing beats a hot, rich cup of java first thing in the morning or a lovely, creamy, Starbucks concoction on your way to the office. If you're trying to save the pennies or just ...

It was a cold winter morning and a package was waiting at the front door. We were in for a real treat when some Catuai/Bourbon Spirit Animal Coffee beans arrived in the mail! I really couldn't contain my excitement. I had read about these beans in lifestyle magazines, there is some serious ...

Cold brew coffee is such a refreshing treat on a warm summer morning. It's bold in flavor and caffeine yet low in acidity so perfect for sensitive stomachs or teeth. The cold extraction technique really brings out all those delicious subtle flavors without any hint of a burnt or bitter taste. ...