Category Coffee Education

Explore practical coffee education from Montana Coffee Company, including guides to coffee freshness, storage, roast levels, brewing, coffee terminology, and choosing the right coffee. These articles are designed to help coffee drinkers understand their coffee and enjoy a better cup.

How to Choose High-Quality Coffee Beans

Home  ›  Coffee Education  ›  How to Choose High-Quality Coffee BeansA Beginner’s Buying Guide How to Choose High-Quality Coffee Beans Choosing coffee beans should not feel overwhelming. With dozens of roast levels, origins, tasting notes, and marketing buzzwords on store…

What Is Specialty Coffee?

Home  ›  Coffee Education  ›  What Is Specialty Coffee?Specialty vs Gourmet Coffee Explained What Is Specialty Coffee? Wondering what specialty coffee actually means—and whether it is different from gourmet coffee? Here is how coffee is graded, why that standard matters,…

How Long Do Coffee Beans Last?

Home  ›  Coffee Education  ›  What Is Specialty Coffee?Specialty vs Gourmet Coffee Explained What Is Specialty Coffee? Wondering what specialty coffee actually means—and whether it is different from gourmet coffee? Here is how coffee is graded, why that standard matters,…