https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/peppermint-mocha-recipe 2026-09-20T09:29:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/peppermint-mocha-recipe-v2_4bd61710-745a-4885-b066-b387dd4c8579.jpg?v=1785097394 Homemade Peppermint Mocha Recipe A homemade peppermint mocha is topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint beside a candy cane. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/pour-over-coffee-guide 2026-09-17T15:30:41-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/pour-over-coffee-guide-v2_cb210f57-2f6f-43f0-8d36-d63082939ccb.jpg?v=1785097402 How to Make Pour Over Coffee at Home (Beginner's Guide) A gooseneck kettle pours water over freshly ground coffee in a ceramic pour-over dripper above a glass carafe. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/french-press-coffee-guide 2026-10-18T11:34:05-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/french-press-coffee-guide-v2_4db58ed6-1747-4d53-aef6-70b676bfe08a.jpg?v=1785097408 French Press Coffee: A Simple Brewing Guide Bloomed coffee grounds steep in a clear French press with the plunger raised beside a navy mug. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/how-to-make-drip-coffee-taste-better 2026-10-18T11:34:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/how-to-make-drip-coffee-taste-better-v2_86c78e7d-b837-4e5d-b99b-f32c1d841cc6.jpg?v=1785097409 How to Make Drip Coffee at Home A home drip coffee maker brews fresh coffee into a glass carafe on a sunlit kitchen counter. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/espresso-at-home-guide 2026-09-19T13:28:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-at-home-guide-v2_d62e3190-92aa-47b6-9667-0a229cf2b491.jpg?v=1785097410 Espresso at Home: What You Actually Need to Get Started A compact home espresso machine pulls a double shot with rich crema into a small ceramic cup. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/cold-brew-coffee-guide 2026-10-19T16:45:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/cold-brew-coffee-guide-v2_c1e39323-648e-4a8d-a496-c7573c92f4ee.jpg?v=1785097410 Cold Brew Coffee: A Beginner’s Brewing Guide A glass jar of coarse coffee grounds steeps beside a finished glass of cold brew over ice. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/moka-pot-coffee-guide 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/moka-pot-coffee-guide-v2_41d553e3-09d7-4fa9-bb94-f6db78d00eff.jpg?v=1785097411 Moka Pot Coffee: Rich, Espresso-Style Coffee on Your Stove Fresh coffee rises into the upper chamber of a stainless moka pot on a stovetop. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/coffee-to-water-ratio 2026-10-18T11:34:10-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/coffee-to-water-ratio-v2_2c10f385-9462-4af1-81e0-c495807e923d.jpg?v=1785097412 Coffee-to-Water Ratio: A Practical Brewing Guide A brewing vessel rests on a digital scale beside measured coffee beans and a glass water carafe. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/why-coffee-tastes-bitter 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/why-coffee-tastes-bitter-v2_7748b9e1-7391-4972-a855-29ec978f1002.jpg?v=1785097412 Why Your Coffee Tastes Bitter (and How to Fix It) Black coffee sits beside a timer and a dish of finely ground coffee used to illustrate over-extraction. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/dialing-in-espresso 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/dialing-in-espresso-v2_deaf02b8-d088-4b91-a60b-932e55826cd6.jpg?v=1785097413 Dialing In Espresso: How to Fine-Tune Your Shot A centered espresso stream flows from a bottomless portafilter into a shot glass on a scale. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/what-is-specialty-coffee 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/what-is-specialty-coffee-v2_8e55e91c-101a-471e-8650-5d7b3651a76e.jpg?v=1785097424 What Is Specialty Coffee? (And Why It Tastes So Different) Green coffee beans and roasted coffee beans rest in separate scoops beside a cupping bowl. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/light-vs-medium-vs-dark-roast 2026-09-18T13:14:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/light-vs-medium-vs-dark-roast-v2_ab4654f2-d1c5-4d68-811f-acf7decb12ed.jpg?v=1785097424 Light vs Medium vs Dark Roast: What Actually Changes Three bowls compare light, medium, and dark roasted coffee beans from left to right. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/arabica-vs-robusta 2026-09-18T13:15:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/arabica-vs-robusta-v2_fdc43228-1839-4e3e-adcc-866d125e4468.jpg?v=1785097425 Arabica vs Robusta: The Two Beans Behind Every Cup Oval arabica-style beans and rounder robusta-style beans are compared side by side. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/how-to-taste-coffee 2026-09-18T13:17:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/how-to-taste-coffee-v2_7b3deb2e-be4b-4582-91d1-06320e276402.jpg?v=1785097426 How to Taste Coffee: A Beginner's Guide to Tasting Notes A hand lifts a cupping spoon above several bowls of coffee during a tasting session. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/whole-bean-vs-ground-coffee 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/whole-bean-vs-ground-coffee-v2_ffd072fa-9b32-4ab7-abc5-fa124e39522f.jpg?v=1785097426 Whole Bean vs Ground Coffee: Choosing Your Preparation Whole roasted coffee beans and freshly ground coffee are compared side by side. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/how-to-store-coffee 2026-09-18T13:19:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/how-to-store-coffee-v2_3613f6cf-04ee-4b62-b522-e25a2e4dab31.jpg?v=1785097427 How to Store Coffee So It Stays Fresh Whole coffee beans are placed into an airtight navy canister beside a valve coffee bag. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/single-origin-vs-blend 2026-09-18T13:19:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/single-origin-vs-blend-v2_bf378624-8f91-4033-8459-61706a5d043e.jpg?v=1785097428 Single Origin vs Blends: Which Should You Buy? A uniform group of roasted beans is compared with a subtle blend of two bean profiles. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/coffee-tips-and-tricks 2026-10-18T11:34:14-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/coffee-tips-and-tricks-v2_84267a7a-eb89-4b12-b90b-4e674055d703.jpg?v=1785097428 Coffee Tips for Brewing at Home A gooseneck kettle, scale, grinder, dripper, mug, and coffee beans form a home brewing flat lay. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/meet-rise-and-shine 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/meet-rise-and-shine-v2_80232316-9176-44c5-9e57-90d3c0a380d4.jpg?v=1785097429 Meet Rise & Shine: The Story Behind Our Morning Blend A Coffee Crate Rise & Shine coffee bag sits beside a steaming mug in warm sunrise light. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/meet-resurrection-espresso 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/meet-resurrection-espresso-v2_53da45ed-31fd-41d3-881f-7bf078e9106d.jpg?v=1785097430 Meet Resurrection Espresso: Our Espresso Blend A Coffee Crate Resurrection Espresso bag sits beside a double espresso with rich crema. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/how-to-make-a-latte-at-home 2026-09-20T09:21:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/how-to-make-a-latte-at-home-v2_2a4d465e-79e6-4b91-82db-82b4a5d28d25.jpg?v=1785097395 How to Make a Latte at Home (No Espresso Machine Required) A homemade latte with heart-shaped foam art sits beside a small frothing pitcher and handheld frother. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/iced-latte-recipe 2026-10-18T11:34:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/iced-latte-recipe-v2_c694bda2-706b-4ae1-b5df-d0e9d3367eb4.jpg?v=1785097395 Iced Latte Recipe Milk swirls through espresso and clear ice cubes in a tall glass of iced latte. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/homemade-mocha-recipe 2026-10-18T11:34:18-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/homemade-mocha-recipe-v2_a1cca8f6-3576-48dc-bb1b-6bd193bbe02c.jpg?v=1785097397 Homemade Mocha Recipe A homemade mocha dusted with cocoa sits beside dark chocolate pieces and a small whisk. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/honey-cinnamon-latte-recipe 2026-09-20T09:24:31-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/honey-cinnamon-latte-recipe-v2_6f500b18-5729-428d-95ce-6b9d901a1d23.jpg?v=1785097398 Honey Cinnamon Latte: A Cozy Morning Treat Honey drizzles from a dipper above a cinnamon latte in a cream ceramic cup. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/espresso-sour-bitter-or-just-right 2026-10-19T16:39:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-sour-bitter-or-just-right-v2_10612be1-da32-4453-8153-1d34b7249146.jpg?v=1785097414 Sour, Bitter, or Just Right? How to Read an Espresso Shot Three espresso shots show pale, balanced, and overly dark extractions side by side. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/grind-size-explained 2026-10-18T11:34:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/grind-size-explained-v2_4e517a73-831d-45e3-b996-835b799be6bb.jpg?v=1785097414 Grind Size Explained: How It Affects Your Coffee Five coffee grind samples progress from coarse to fine beside whole beans for scale. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/espresso-puck-prep 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-puck-prep-v2_43f73487-73ec-468c-bb4d-9fc0a38fda82.jpg?v=1785097415 Puck Prep: Distribution, WDT, and Tamping for Even Extraction Hands tamp a level coffee puck in a portafilter beside a WDT distribution tool. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/espresso-tasting-notes 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-tasting-notes-v2_314ce87e-5f68-48af-a51a-6b3aee83769b.jpg?v=1785097416 Coaxing Out Tasting Notes in Espresso An espresso with rich crema is paired with chocolate, hazelnuts, cherry, and orange peel tasting cues. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/espresso-pre-infusion-and-pressure 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-pre-infusion-and-pressure-v2_db63a713-7b6c-4be8-8a16-8bf0ec7d43a8.jpg?v=1785097416 Espresso Pre-Infusion and Pressure: What to Check The first espresso drops form beneath a portafilter beside an espresso machine pressure gauge. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/aeropress-guide 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/aeropress-guide-v2_2000b437-1612-4b92-85b6-c3e368e1532b.jpg?v=1785097421 AeroPress Brewing Guide Hands press an AeroPress over a navy mug beside filters and measured coffee grounds. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/milk-steaming-microfoam 2026-09-19T13:52:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/milk-steaming-microfoam-v2_daef2913-c37d-4469-bc85-b018f3bf9570.jpg?v=1785097422 Milk Steaming and Microfoam at Home: The Foundation of Latte Art A stainless pitcher is held beneath a steam wand while glossy microfoam swirls inside. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/mastering-your-burr-grinder 2026-09-19T13:54:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/mastering-your-burr-grinder-v2_a3f9590b-5bb1-45be-8d68-6ebd01f5d5c0.jpg?v=1785097423 Mastering Your Burr Grinder: Consistency, Retention, and Alignment A home burr grinder sits beside a dosing cup filled with evenly ground fresh coffee. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/sparkling-espresso-recipe 2026-10-19T16:34:29-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-tonic-recipe-v2_28ff061a-d563-44b1-979e-3e5db51d9abc.jpg?v=1785097778 Sparkling Espresso Recipe Espresso floats above sparkling water and ice in a tall glass with an orange peel twist. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/blended-iced-coffee-frappe 2026-10-18T11:34:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/blended-iced-coffee-frappe-v2_9b716c50-05ae-4702-b709-32ffb9a9f03e.jpg?v=1785097399 Blended Iced Coffee Frappe Recipe A thick blended iced coffee with a frosty texture fills a tall glass with a paper straw. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/skinny-iced-latte-low-calorie 2026-09-20T09:27:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/skinny-iced-latte-low-calorie-v2_8a5136d6-346f-4394-b76e-40d7799b85d5.jpg?v=1785097399 The Skinny Iced Latte: A Lighter Coffee-Shop Drink A light-colored iced latte swirls around clear ice in a tall glass on a bright counter. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/protein-coffee-proffee 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/protein-coffee-proffee-v2_db5e1b2e-f49b-4a1c-ae17-a09e694217c5.jpg?v=1785097400 Protein Coffee (Proffee): Iced Coffee Recipe A creamy protein shake is poured into cold brew over ice beside a scoop of protein powder. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/brown-sugar-shaken-espresso 2026-10-18T11:34:29-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/brown-sugar-shaken-espresso-v2_76bd409a-04bc-4d4a-815b-ed911dfea365.jpg?v=1785097401 Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe A brown sugar shaken espresso shows a foamy top, caramel-colored swirls, and clear ice. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/recipes/cortadito-recipe 2026-10-18T11:34:31-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/cortadito-recipe-v2_34b026ab-6c4f-4ea1-bc50-f2f3f80c5721.jpg?v=1785097402 Cortadito Recipe with Brown Sugar Espuma and Half-and-Half A cortadito in a small glass cup is topped with brown sugar espuma and a ribbon of half-and-half. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/why-espresso-tastes-bitter 2026-10-18T11:31:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/espresso-sour-bitter-or-just-right-v2.jpg?v=1788564871 Why Your Espresso Tastes Bitter Three espresso shots side by side showing a pale under-extracted shot, a balanced shot, and a dark over-extracted bitter shot. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/sour-vs-bitter-coffee 2026-10-18T11:31:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/why-coffee-tastes-bitter-v2.jpg?v=1788564877 Sour or Bitter? How to Tell What Is Wrong A cup of black coffee next to a brew timer and a small dish of finely ground coffee. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/how-much-coffee-per-cup 2026-10-18T11:31:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/coffee-to-water-ratio-v2.jpg?v=1788564882 How Much Coffee Per Cup? Grams, Tablespoons, and Scoops by Batch Size A coffee brewer sitting on a digital scale beside a measured pile of coffee beans and a carafe of water. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/chemex-brew-guide 2026-10-18T11:34:32-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/cc-blog-20260908-chemex-brew-guide.png?v=1789942567 Chemex Brew Guide: Filter Setup and Starting Recipe Illustration of a Chemex-style brewer during a controlled pour. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/french-press-vs-pour-over 2026-10-18T11:31:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/cc-blog-20260908-french-press-vs-pour-over.png?v=1789942572 French Press vs Pour Over: Which Method Suits Our Roasts? Split illustration comparing French press and pour over brewing. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/cold-brew-concentrate-ratio-and-dilution 2026-10-18T11:31:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/cc-blog-20260908-cold-brew-concentrate-ratio-and-dilution.png?v=1789942573 Cold Brew Concentrate: Ratio, Steep Time, and How to Dilute It Illustration of cold brew concentrate steeping and being diluted over ice. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/brew-guides/grind-size-by-brew-method 2026-10-18T11:31:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/cc-blog-20260908-grind-size-by-brew-method.png?v=1789942575 Grind Size by Brew Method: The Reference Chart Illustration comparing coffee grind textures across brewing methods. https://coffeecrate.us/blogs/coffee-101/why-roasted-to-order-coffee-tastes-different 2026-10-19T16:45:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0678/7550/4294/articles/home-purpose-roasting-v2.jpg?v=1788564920 Why Roasted-to-Order Coffee Tastes Different Freshly roasted coffee beans being stirred across a small batch cooling tray.