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Coffee 1015 min read

Why Is Coffee Called Joe?

Quick answer: Nobody knows for sure why coffee is called joe. The phrase “cup of joe” first shows up in print around 1930, and the leading theories are that “joe” is short for “jamoke” (a mash-up of java and mocha),…

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Coffee 1013 min read

Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?

Quick answer: Coffee makes some people poop because it stimulates the colon. In a 1998 study, caffeinated coffee increased colon activity about…

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Coffee Beans4 min read

What Kind of Coffee Beans Does Starbucks Use?

Quick answer: Starbucks uses 100% arabica coffee beans, bought from farms across the coffee-growing world and mostly sourced through its C.A.F.E. Practices…

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Coffee Beans6 min read

How to Roast Coffee Beans at Home

Quick answer: To roast coffee beans at home, buy green coffee, heat it in a small hand roaster or heavy skillet while…

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Coffee 1018 min read

Is Coffee Good For You?

Quick answer: For most healthy adults, yes. Large reviews link moderate coffee drinking (about 3 to 5 cups a day) with lower…

Coffee poured from a red kettle into enamel camping mugs on a tree stump beside a campfire
Coffee Gear7 min read

9 Best Coffee Makers for Camping (2026)

Quick answer: The best camping coffee maker depends on how you camp. For backpacking, the AeroPress Go or a plastic Hario V60…