# Cupheine

> Cupheine is an independent coffee knowledge library — brewing guides, beans and origins, roasting, espresso, recipes and the science of caffeine, explained clearly.

Cupheine publishes clear, practical and fact-checked articles about coffee. Every article opens with key takeaways; many end with FAQs, and drink recipes include structured ingredients and steps. A glossary of 59 coffee terms gives plain-English definitions. Content is in English.

## Topics

- [Coffee Basics](https://cupheine.com/category/coffee-basics): Start here: what coffee is, where it comes from, and the vocabulary that makes everything else click.
- [Brewing Guides](https://cupheine.com/category/brewing): Step-by-step methods for pour-over, French press, AeroPress, moka pot, cold brew and more — with ratios that work.
- [Beans & Origins](https://cupheine.com/category/beans-and-origins): Species, varieties, growing regions and processing methods — and what they mean in your cup.
- [Roasting](https://cupheine.com/category/roasting): From green seed to brown bean: roast levels, roast chemistry and roasting at home.
- [Coffee Drinks & Recipes](https://cupheine.com/category/recipes): Classic café drinks and creative recipes you can make in your own kitchen.
- [Health & Science](https://cupheine.com/category/health-and-science): Caffeine, nutrition and what the research really says about coffee and your body.

## Articles

- [How to Brew Pour-Over Coffee: A V60 Guide for Beginners](https://cupheine.com/blog/how-to-brew-pour-over-coffee-v60): A simple, repeatable V60 recipe — 15 g of coffee, 250 g of water, about three minutes — plus exactly what to change when your cup tastes sour, bitter or flat.
- [Arabica vs. Robusta: The Two Coffees That Run the World](https://cupheine.com/blog/arabica-vs-robusta): Two species produce almost all the coffee we drink. Here is how arabica and robusta differ in flavor, caffeine, growing conditions and price — and why both matter.
- [How Much Caffeine Is in Coffee? A Cup-by-Cup Guide](https://cupheine.com/blog/how-much-caffeine-is-in-coffee): An average 240 ml cup of brewed coffee has about 95 mg of caffeine — but the real range is huge. Here is how much is in espresso, cold brew, instant and decaf, and how much is too much.
- [What Is Specialty Coffee? The 80-Point Standard, Explained](https://cupheine.com/blog/what-is-specialty-coffee): Specialty coffee is more than a marketing word. It is coffee that scores 80+ points under the Specialty Coffee Association’s standards — here is what that score measures and why it matters.
- [How to Make a Cappuccino at Home (With or Without a Machine)](https://cupheine.com/blog/how-to-make-a-cappuccino-at-home): A café-quality cappuccino needs three things: a good double espresso, well-textured milk and the right proportions. Here is the recipe — plus a no-machine version.
- [Coffee Roast Levels Explained: Light, Medium and Dark](https://cupheine.com/blog/coffee-roast-levels-explained): What really changes between light, medium and dark roasts — from first crack to flavor, acidity, body and caffeine — and how to brew each one well.
- [How to Store Coffee Beans So They Stay Fresh](https://cupheine.com/blog/how-to-store-coffee-beans): Oxygen, moisture, heat and light are the enemies of fresh coffee. Here is how to store beans, when to use them, and whether freezing really works.
- [Washed, Natural and Honey: Coffee Processing Methods Explained](https://cupheine.com/blog/coffee-processing-methods): Before coffee is roasted, the seed has to be separated from the fruit. How that happens — washed, natural or honey — shapes the flavor in your cup as much as origin or roast.

## Reference

- [Coffee glossary](https://cupheine.com/glossary): Definitions of brewing, espresso, bean, processing and roasting terms
- [Privacy Policy](https://cupheine.com/privacy): How Cupheine handles data: no reader accounts, no advertising or tracking cookies.
- [About Cupheine](https://cupheine.com/about): Cupheine is an independent coffee knowledge library: clear, practical and accurate guides to everything in your cup.

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