Being that over 120 billion disposable cups are used in the U.S. alone each year, it's no surprise to hear that landfills have been filling up quickly over the years. Plastic K-Cups and coffee pods have contributed to this growing shortage of space as well. But it's not only the cups, pods, and lids that are creating waste. Have you ever considered those used up coffee grounds?Unlike plastic cups and lids, coffee grounds are naturally biodegradable so you might not think it has much of an environmental footprint. In fact, many people use coffee grounds to help fertilize their gardens. My mother actually has a friend of hers who regularly comes to pick up used coffee grounds to feed her … [Read more...]

For this Simpli Press review, we look at a number of the key benefits of this innovative French Press coffee maker.The French Press is a very popular brew method among coffee lovers and for good reason. Because this method involves the coffee grinds being fully submerged in water, the final cup of brew delivers a certain richness not found in other methods.The biggest drawback of the French Press is that the cleanup can be messy. Coffee grounds can spill everywhere and getting every last singular ground out of the French Press can be tedious on even a good day.It's in this area of need in which one company called Simpli Press has sought to make an impact. Manual brewers such … [Read more...]

For this Wildcrafter Botanical Coffee review, the company sent us samples of their product for an honest assessment of their mushroom and herbal coffee.The coffee industry is a constantly evolving space with new and exciting trends being introduced all the time. One such coffee trend is mushroom and botanical coffee. At first thought, the idea might sound strange to some and mildly unappetizing to others. But after reading this article on one of the best mushroom coffee and botanical coffee brands in the industry, you may very well change your mind.Enter Wildcrafter Botanicals, a mushroom and botanical coffee company that aims to deliver a brew that's as healthy as it is tasty. … [Read more...]

Definition: Half Caff coffee is coffee that has half the caffeine and is typically a 50/50 mix of regular and decaf beans.I love and savor the taste of a good coffee. But if I'm honest, like most of the world, I drink coffee for the caffeine.But as all coffee lovers know, you can only drink so much caffeine before experiencing the unwanted side effects of the "jitters" and "headaches". However, the mere mention of decaf as an alternative is offensive to most regular coffee drinkers and I can understand why. The meme below sums it up.Fortunately, there exists something called half caff coffee and it fills a real need within the coffee market.Skip to our list of best half … [Read more...]

Anyone in the world of espresso pods will likely know the name Nespresso. They deliver a rich and robust espresso experience that's become a global standard for espresso lovers around the world. But as popular as Nespresso has become, there's a huge market for alternative espresso pods that are not only recyclable but deliver a rich flavor at a fraction of the cost.Enter Woken Coffee, an environmentally-conscious company that helps fill a great a need in the industry: fully compostable nespresso-compatible pods.Want to skip right to the Woken Coffee review?Woken is an aptly named company with its focus on environmental sustainability and waste reduction. In an era of growing … [Read more...]

The single serve coffee maker is easily one of the greatest inventions to have ever graced the world of coffee. It delivers convenience, speed, versatility, and efficiency in a single machine that often takes but a small fraction of your counter space. Don't get me wrong, there are many of coffee connoisseurs who appreciate the time and effort it takes to manually brew a perfect cup of pour over coffee while focusing on every detail. But for the rest of the coffee-loving world, we simply don't have the time to do it.  So what are the best single serve coffee makers out there and what should a responsible consumer be looking for?Don't feel like reading? Skip right to our list of Best … [Read more...]

If you're someone who's been on the Keto diet, you'll already know that the market for keto coffee creamers can be a mixed bag. Some make lofty promises but simply can't deliver while others do exactly what they say. As someone who's been living Keto for over a year and a half, I can say I've had both the pleasure (and sometimes displeasure) of trying many different keto creamers. In this article, we take an in-depth look at a popular keto friendly coffee creamer made by Kiss My Keto.Don't feel like reading the intro? Skip right to the Kiss My Keto Coffee ReviewFortunately, for us coffee lovers, black coffee is already keto-friendly. But did you know adding the right kind of … [Read more...]

Admittedly, the title of this article is a trick question. Whether an expensive coffee is "worth it" or not will totally depend on the person being asked. To the connoisseur, the answer may be yes while to the average coffee lover, the answer may be no. Coffee lovers are a very diverse bunch with many different preferences. Additionally, everyone has a different standard for what counts as "expensive coffee". Regardless of what type of coffee drinker you are or what budget you're on, I think we can all agree that in the coffee world, you typically get what you pay for. And while more expensive coffee doesn't always mean better coffee, price is usually a good indication of quality and … [Read more...]

The world of coffee is full of exotic trends. From the infamous Kopi Luwak coffee to premium mushroom coffee, a coffee lover in today's age is never short on options. One particular trend has gained traction recently and it's called Cascara Coffee which is also known as Coffee Fruit Tea.What is Cascara coffee?To answer this question, we need to take a quick look at the physiology of a coffee bean. Don't worry this won't get technical. A coffee bean is actually the seed of a fruit. This fruit is often referred to as a coffee cherry. The cherry itself serves as a protective layer over the coffee bean and also infuses the bean with caffeine during its growth period. Once the seeds … [Read more...]