Coffee BloG
We live it and breathe it. This is where we speak candidly about it.This is Francesco’s Blog for coffee industry folks,
food professionals, and coffee nerds alike.
“A festivus for the rest of us” – Jerry Stiller
The First Webcam Was Invented to Watch a Coffee Pot | Francesco’s Coffee
In 1991, Cambridge researchers rigged a camera to watch a coffee pot. They accidentally invented the first webcam, went viral, and became internet legends.
Coffee Storage Freshness: What Actually Matters (And What’s Just Myth) | Francesco’s Coffee
Coffee storage freshness: the science-backed guide to keeping beans fresh. Oxidation, moisture, heat, light — and whether the freezer debate is worth your time.
Pour-Over vs French Press: Which Is Right for You? | Francesco’s Coffee
Pour-over delivers clarity; French press delivers body. Both make excellent coffee. Here’s what each method does, and 30 years of science on cholesterol.
Decaf Coffee: What You Need to Know | Francesco’s Coffee
Decaf isn’t zero-caffeine or flavor-free. Here’s what decaffeination actually does, the three methods still in use, and what the science says about health impacts.
Direct Trade vs Fair Trade: What’s the Difference? | Francesco’s Coffee
Direct trade isn’t certified. Fair Trade is audited. Here’s what each label actually means for farmers, and how you can tell the difference from marketing.
Coffee Is NOT the Second-Most-Traded Commodity (Myth Busted) | Francesco’s Coffee
You’ve heard coffee is the second-most-traded commodity after oil. It’s wrong. The real story about global coffee trade is more interesting — and more honest.
Burr vs Blade Grinder: What Your Grinder Is Actually Doing to Your Beans | Francesco’s Coffee
Burr grinders crush beans into uniform particles, blade grinders chop them into dust. What happens inside each and why it changes your cup completely.
Coffee Cost Per Cup at Home: How Much You Actually Save | Francesco’s Coffee
You’ve never actually done the math. You swipe your card at the drive-thru, mumble a coffee order into a speaker, and two minutes later you’re $2.85 poorer.
Hand Grinder vs Electric Coffee Grinder: Which Should You Buy? | Francesco’s Coffee
A hand grinder beats electric on grind quality under $200 — but the math shifts fast if you brew 2+ cups a day. Here’s which grinder fits your budget and routine.
Roast Date vs Best-By Date: What Actually Matters on Your Coffee Bag | Francesco’s Coffee
Your coffee bag has two dates but only one tells you if your beans are fresh. Here is the difference between roast date and best-by date and which one matters.
How to Make French Press Coffee: The Complete Brew Guide
Grind medium-coarse (like coarse sea salt), steep for exactly 4 minutes, and press. The metal filter lets natural oils through — that’s why French press has a fuller body than paper-filtered coffee. Here are the specifics.
Which Coffee Has the Most Antioxidants? | Francesco’s Coffee
Coffee delivers ~387mg antioxidants per 200ml cup — more than green tea or red wine. Light vs dark roast, espresso vs pour-over: here is what matters.