Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce

An addictive pairing of toasted vanilla bean pound cake and gooey caramel sauce that’s great for a party.

Masters of the Bean

Today’s coffee connoisseurs want to be on a first-name basis with their roaster. They want to know not only which country the beans came from but which region, or even which “estate.” They obsess over freshness and brew time and...

Do I Need to Replace the Water in My Kettle?

Maybe boiling it twice makes it extra-good.

Jiffy Roast

Roasting coffee is as easy as popping popcorn.

Another Excuse to Eat Chocolate

This week’s mission: single-origin candy bars.

What's a Generic Product?

They’re often made by big-name brands, but without the actual branding.

MugMate

Make fresh java in the wild.

Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon.

What's the Difference Between Brown Sugars?

What’s the difference between the various types of brown sugar (light, dark, Demerara, turbinado, and muscovado)?

Summer 2007 Gift Guide

Everyone loves a giver.

What Is Nondairy Creamer?

It makes coffee so creamy, yet it’s not cream.

Guilty-Pleasure Protein Drink

This week’s mission: creamy, not chalky, meal-replacement beverages.

What to Give Dad for Father's Day

He wants something tasty.

The Teastick

Replace your tea ball.

10 Exotic Sweeteners

Go beyond white sugar.