The Daily Grind Coffee Blog

What Is The Bloom And Does It Affect Coffee's Taste?

What Is The Bloom And Does It Affect Coffee's Taste?

Sean Gregory 4 minute read

All About Coffee

If you are a coffee enthusiast you have at some point likely heard the term "coffee bloom". But, what does that even mean? What is a coffee bloom and does it affect flavor? In short, it is the release...

How to Make Coffee Using the Pour Over Brewing Method

How to Make Coffee Using the Pour Over Brewing Method

Sean Gregory 3 minute read

All About Coffee | How To Brew It

Is there anything more refreshing, stimulating and energizing than starting your day with a hot cup of coffee? Well as coffee lovers if there was something better we wouldn't want know of it anyway....

Reviewed: Hostess Twinkies Flavored Coffee in Single Serve Cups

Reviewed: Hostess Twinkies Flavored Coffee in Single Serve Cups

Sean Gregory 4 minute read

Coffee Reviews

Hostess Cakes have been a staple of American snack foods since before I was a kid. While originally known for one of the first snack cupcakes on the market, Hostess is now best known for the Twinkies! We...

How To Keep Coffee Fresher Longer & Why It Goes Bad

How To Keep Coffee Fresher Longer & Why It Goes Bad

Sean Gregory 5 minute read

All About Coffee

While insects are a coffee bean's worst enemy before roasting, their worst enemy once hitting your kitchen will be moisture, air, light and heat. This is why the method you use to store your coffee will...

Is Paint Thinner Still Used to Decaffeinate Coffee?

Is Paint Thinner Still Used to Decaffeinate Coffee?

Sean Gregory 6 minute read

All About Coffee

Are Chemicals Still Used to Decaffeinate Coffee?   There are several ways to decaffeinate coffee. Among them is using Methylene Chloride, a chemical commonly used in paint thinners until the EPA...

Reviewed: Black Insomnia Coffee - Strongest Coffee in the World

Reviewed: Black Insomnia Coffee - Strongest Coffee in the World

Sean Gregory 3 minute read

Coffee Reviews

Their Website Claims: Black Insomnia claims to be the strongest coffee in the world. With 1105mg per caffeine they are for sure one of the top. We do find "Strongest Coffee in the World" has become more of...

Reviewed: Over Revved Coffee Co's No Regrets Medium Roast

Reviewed: Over Revved Coffee Co's No Regrets Medium Roast

Sean Gregory 3 minute read

Coffee Reviews

Over Revved Coffee Co. is a Veteran owned company. (Our Favorite Type) Their Website Claims: We live for freedom, loud pipes, and twisted throttles. We hope that you feel a sense of belonging and that the...

This Is Why Your Should Be Adding Salt To Your Coffee

This Is Why Your Should Be Adding Salt To Your Coffee

Sean Gregory 12 minute read

All About Coffee

Key Takeaways: The Alton Brown trick of adding salt to coffee can neutralize bitterness better than sugar, enhancing flavor and replacing sugar, improving stale water, and reducing sugar intake. Salted...

Jim Beam Bourbon Flavored Coffee - A Full Review

Jim Beam Bourbon Flavored Coffee - A Full Review

Sean Gregory 4 minute read

All About Coffee | Coffee Reviews

Jim Beam is an American brand of bourbon whiskey produced in Clermont, Kentucky. It is one of the best-selling brands of bourbon in the world. Now you can enjoy the smooth flavor of Tennessee...

Why Does Coffee Taste Bitter & Simple Ways To Fix It

Why Does Coffee Taste Bitter & Simple Ways To Fix It

Sean Gregory 5 minute read

All About Coffee

What Makes Coffee Bitter? Bitterness is a natural property of coffee. You will find some level of bitterness in any coffee bean on the market. Even your high priced "gourmet" beans will have some...