The Daily Grind Coffee Blog

New Study Concludes Drinking Coffee Is Safe During Pregnancy

Jake Bonneman 4 minute read

All About Coffee

For many women, becoming pregnant is an exciting time. They finally have an excuse to give up wine, sushi, smoking, deli meat, seafood, freedom, sleep, a social life—and coffee. Wait—scratch...

Is Cold Brew The Same Thing As Iced Coffee?

Jake Bonneman 4 minute read

All About Coffee

The terms “cold brew” and “iced coffee” are often used interchangeably, but there is a big difference between the two. They taste different, are made differently and have...

5 Coffee Certifications and What They Mean

Jake Bonneman 5 minute read

All About Coffee

You’ve probably noticed them before on certain bags of coffee—but what do those tiny certification logos actually mean? Do they make a difference? Are they worth paying attention to? Those little...

Does Espresso Have More Caffeine Than "Regular" Coffee?

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee | Caffeine Content

"Which has more caffeine, regular coffee or espresso?” This question gets asked a lot. Let’s clear a few things up. First: There is no such thing as “regular” coffee. But let's...

How Late is Too Late To Drink Caffeine?

Jake Bonneman 5 minute read

All About Coffee | Caffeine Content

We've all been there:  it's 3 p.m., we're starting to crash, and we reach for a cup of coffee. But then we hesitate—"is it really a good idea to be drinking caffeine so late in the day?" "Will I...

What Coffee Can Teach Us About Life

Jake Bonneman 4 minute read

All About Coffee

A coffee bean's journey from the plant to our cup is a long and complicated one. Stop and think of how many things have to go right in order for us to enjoy our favorite beverage every day. The start...

What is Theine in Tea? (And what exactly is it?)

Jake Bonneman 4 minute read

All About Tea

Theine is a naturally-occurring stimulant found in tea. It's the compound responsible for many of the effects of the true teas—black, green, and white teas—that help to improve energy,...

Does Drinking Coffee and Tea Count as Drinking Water?

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee

One day, two people were out jogging on a wooded path at the local park. One had water in her bottle, and the other had some delicious iced coffee in her bottle. As they jogged along, they mused out loud...

Can You Froth Non-Dairy Milk? Yes, Here's How

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee | How To Brew It

It's a question that has confounded non-dairy-milk-drinking coffee-lovers for millennia: Will it froth? The truth is, most non-dairy milks simply don't have the same protein content as dairy milk, and...

What Makes Certain Coffees Taste Floral?

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee

A cup of coffee. What could be simpler? Well... to be honest, a lot of things. If you take a closer look, there's a lot of fascinating science going on in that coffee cup. Coffee is an extremely...