The history, science, and craft of coffee — plus step-by-step guides and recipes for making great espresso, lattes, and more at home. New posts are added every few days.
A Dayton Coffee Crawl: A One-Day Itinerary for Coffee Lovers
A six-stop route through Dayton's coffee scene — downtown Wayne Avenue, Oakwood and Kettering in the middle, and a finish in uptown Centerville. Times, neighborhoods and what to order.
Breakfast and Coffee in Centerville: Where to Start Your Morning
Fresh bakery, a hot drink and a table while the morning is still quiet: how to build a Saturday breakfast-and-coffee morning in Centerville and south Dayton.
Coffee Near the Dayton Mall: Quick Stops in Centerville and Washington Township
The mall corridor is not a coffee neighborhood, but a great cup is only a few minutes away. Here is where to stop around the Dayton Mall, Wilmington Pike, and uptown Centerville.
Best Coffee Shops Near Centerville, Ohio: A South Dayton Guide
Centerville, Washington Township and the neighborhoods just north of them hold one of the best small clusters of independent coffee shops in the region. Here's the short list.
The Forgotten Women Who Built the Global Coffee Industry
Discover the pivotal, often overlooked contributions of women throughout history who shaped coffee from a local plant into a global commodity.
A Fall Coffee Guide to Dayton: Pumpkin, Chai, and Cozy Rooms
Crisp mornings, patio season winding down and the best drink menu of the year: a fall coffee guide for Dayton and Centerville, including what is pouring where.
Where to Meet for Coffee in Centerville: Small Groups, Meetings, and Catch-Ups
A good coffee meeting is mostly about the room, the parking, and whether you can hold a table. Here is how to plan one in Centerville, plus where to go when the group grows.
Laptop-Friendly Coffee Shops in Centerville and Dayton: Where to Work Over Coffee
Free Wi-Fi, real tables and rooms you can settle into for an hour: a practical guide to working from a coffee shop in uptown Centerville, along the Wayne Avenue corridor, and in Oakwood and Kettering.
The Best Coffee Shops in Dayton, Ohio: A Local's Guide
From the Wayne Avenue coffee corridor downtown to the neighborhood cafés in Oakwood and Kettering, plus the south Dayton shops in Centerville — here's where we send people for a great cup in Dayton.
The Science of Coffee Resting: Why Patience Makes a Better Cup
Ever wonder why your fresh-roasted beans taste metallic or flat? Learn the science behind degassing and why resting coffee is the secret to a perfect brew.
Beyond Bean Bags: The Surprising World of Coffee Packaging
Discover how the unsung hero of your coffee – its packaging – impacts freshness, flavor, and sustainability. Explore innovative solutions that go beyond basic bags.
The Impact of Coffee Roast Color on Caffeine Content
Does a darker roast contain more caffeine than a light roast? We debunk the most persistent myth in the coffee world by exploring the science of roasting.