Short answers about coffee, in plain words.

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Light roast or dark roast: which coffee should you buy?

Light roast tastes brighter and fruitier with more acidity. Dark roast tastes bolder, with bitter chocolate and low acidity. Pick by how you drink it.

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How to make pour over coffee at home

Use 20 g of coffee ground medium, water at 92 to 96°C, poured slowly in circles, finishing in 2:45 to 3:00 minutes. Rinse the filter first.

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What is specialty coffee, and how do you start in India?

Specialty coffee is high quality, traceable coffee roasted with care, usually from a named estate. In India, estates in the Western Ghats such as Chikmagalur, Coorg and Nilgiris grow it.

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How to store coffee beans so they stay fresh

Keep beans sealed in their original pack, away from heat, light and moisture. Do not refrigerate. Grind just before brewing.

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The best coffee for an espresso machine at home

For espresso, choose a medium or dark roast with low acidity. KAIVO's The Daily Swing is the house espresso blend, and The Roar is the darkest, built for milk.