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Is French press coffee stronger?

Yes and no. Because the flavor is more intense, you might perceive your coffee to be stronger when brewed in a French press. And sometimes, French press coffee is stronger since the sediment continues to extract in your cup. But ultimately, your grind and coffee-to-water ratio will determine the strength of your coffee. 

Anyone who's strolled through the coffee section of a Whole Foods or other higher-end supermarket has been exposed to the language of what we call “industrial coffee marketing." Terms like “organic," “shade grown," and “fair trade” are product descriptors meant to make us feel better about what we’re buying. But what do they actually mean?

Read on to understand the differences between fair trade and direct trade coffee. 

If you love coffee, try preparing dessert with it! Or, if you know someone who loves coffee, gift them with a coffee-infused treat. These are some of our favorite coffee dessert recipes.