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Understanding what's really happening in your cup of coffee You take a sip of coffee and you know right away whether you like it or not. But why? That's where it gets tricky. "Too acidic." "Too bitter." "I don't know, it's kind of... meh." That's not a lack of taste or talent: nobody ever really taught us how to connect what's happening in our mouth with the words to describe it. Good news: a few reference points are all you need, and we'll walk you through them with no jargon and no pop quiz at the end. ACIDITY: WHAT MAKES...

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...