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How to understand what’s really happening in your cup of coffee. You take a sip of coffee and immediately know whether you like it or not. But why? That’s where things get complicated. “Too acidic.” “Too bitter.” “I don’t know, it’s a little bland.” It’s not a lack of taste or talent: we’ve never really been taught how to connect what’s happening in our mouths with the words to describe it. The good news: a few pointers are all it takes, and we’ll explain them without jargon—and without a test at the end. L’ACIDITY: WHAT MAKES COFFEE COME ALIVE L’acidity...

What your coffee hasn't told you yet 16 myths debunked, because the better you know your coffee, the better it tastes. We've been drinking coffee for years. We have our habits, our brands, our rituals. And somewhere along the way, we picked up ideas about coffee that have been around so long they feel like facts. Let's just say a few of them are worth a second look. Because when you understand your coffee better, you enjoy it more. And that's something we've believed at Café Napoléon for over 40 years. Here are 16 myths we still hear way too...

The quality of a coffee does not depend solely on the machine used. The grinder plays an equally important role, as it determines the consistency of the grind, the quality of the extraction and, ultimately, the taste in the cup. Grinding the beans just before preparation helps preserve their freshness and allows you to fully enjoy their aromas. Here are three good reasons to include a quality coffee grinder in your setup, followed by four models suited to different needs.   1. Preserve freshness and aromas As soon as coffee is ground, it gradually begins to lose its aromas and...