All About Coffee
Who knows more about coffee than you, our National Coffee Association community? No one—and that’s why we’ve shifted most of our general About Coffee content from this site to our new consumer website,
AboutCoffee.org. We’re making it even easier for the public to find reliable, engaging information about coffee—from
origins and
types of coffee to
brewing methods, independent research on
coffee and health, and more.
AboutCoffee.org has been developed as a resource for consumers, health professionals, journalists, students, and others. In that capacity, we hope the site also serves as a resource for you as you manage your content needs and promotions.
Grab a cup and happy browsing!
Find your favorite content About Coffee
Looking for something specific? We can help! Below is a high-level look at the consumer website, with links to key information from our previous About Coffee pages as well as new content.
Origins
We teach people about coffee—starting with how the coffee in their cup begins on a tree! This section tells the flavorful origin story of coffee and how it’s grown, harvested, and roasted from coffee-growing regions across the world for centuries.
- What is coffee?
- Coffee regions of the world
- History of coffee
- Lifecycle of coffee (previously 10 Steps from Seed to Cup)
Beans
We explain how coffee beans—and how they are extracted, dried, roasted, and stored—play a role in coffee’s taste, texture, and caffeination. This section helps visitors explore the paths coffee beans navigate to create their perfect cup.
- Roasts
- Decaf coffee
- Organic coffee
- Storage and shelf life
- New: Varieties, Processes, Coffee certifications
Brewing
lead consumers on a delicious journey as they learn how to brew coffee or refine their skills. This section offers information on popular brewing methods as well as techniques and tips for everything from grinding beans to cleaning equipment.
- Drip
- Pour-over
- Espresso
- French press
- Cold brew
Health
This section expands on our previous Coffee & Health page, offering a wealth of information on coffee and health, including a research library and answers to frequently asked questions. All are based on independent research, including evidence that shows that drinking coffee is associated with overall longer, healthier lives.
- Health benefits of coffee
- Research library
- FAQ
Sustainability
In this section, we share how the coffee community has stepped up to make coffee more sustainable from seed to cup—addressing environmental needs and supporting coffee farmers and the many people who keep your cup full.
- Environmental support
- Navigating climate change
- Preventing deforestation
- Industry initiatives
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We hope you enjoy reading through the new site—and find it useful, too. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.