Across the country, standout shops range from tiny micro-roasters to bustling community hubs, from minimalist specialty cafes to creative, adventurous spaces redefining what coffee can be. But there's ...

Many specialty coffee roasters (and even some mass-market coffee companies) offer beans that are designed for brewing espresso. These beans are usually labeled "espresso blends." As opposed to ...

CR’s experts blind-tasted 27 medium-roasted coffee blends from supermarket and specialty brands. Blends are made from a combination of beans from two or more countries. The flavor is often more ...

The aroma of freshly roasted beans wafting through narrow alleyways, expert baristas crafting the perfect pour-over, and centuries-old cafes standing alongside modern specialty shops – these elements ...