Grinder's Journal: Your Source for All Things Coffee!

Discover how coffee activates brown fat and boosts metabolism, with real-life changes and science to back it up.

We’re adjusting our roasting process to manage rising tariffs, keep specialty coffee quality high, and hold the line on pricing.

  First Sip A beginner’s guide to cupping and sensory evaluation. Steam curled from the cups as we leaned in, spoons in hand, each of us quiet for once. The kitchen smelled like citrus, chocolate, and something floral none of us could quite name. We broke the crusts, slurped loudly, then looked at each other, wide-eyed someone said “peach,” another guessed “jasmine.” It wasn’t about being right; it was about finding the words, chasing the flavors. We laughed at our guesses, compared notes, and poured another round. For a moment, it felt like we were discovering coffee - and each...

That daily cup of coffee might do more than perk you up - it could help you age better, too. A new study tracking tens of thousands of women found that those who drank more caffeinated coffee in midlife were more likely to reach their 70s free of chronic illness and cognitive decline. Here's what researchers discovered—and what it means for your health.

Coffee isn’t just a drink. It’s a ritual, a social act, and a cultural signature. From Italy to Ethiopia, discover how different countries brew, serve, and savor their daily cup.

Coffee prices are rising fast due to climate change, droughts in Brazil and Vietnam, tariffs, and booming demand in China, India, and the UK. Learn what’s driving the surge and what it means for your cup.