Author: Andy Trautwein

Have you ever thought about how specialty coffee gets its name? Or how experts determine the quality of coffee beans? Coffee Q graders help to maintain the highest standards of quality that impacts every step of the coffee supply chain—from the farmers to the consumers. Thanks to the coffee Q...

Did you know coffee makers can accumulate bacteria and mold? If not, this is your wake-up call to clean one of the kitchen’s most-loved appliances. Take a few minutes to clean your coffee pot daily and make time for monthly maintenance. It’s good for your health, the longevity of the...

Whether you take your coffee black, with cream and sugar or whipped into a fancy Frappuccino, we can all agree that coffee is great. Each blissful sip makes your mind feel more alert (even on days where you got little-to-no sleep) and helps you concentrate better. Some studies have even...

Everyone loves a good cup of coffee in the morning. The most important step to getting there? Grinding your own coffee beans. On the surface, doing so may sound too intimidating to tackle. But learning how to grind coffee beans and decoding the world of coffee grinders is much more...

When the sun’s out, hot coffee might not hit the same. That’s usually when cold brew and iced coffee start sounding a lot more appealing. Whether you brew it at home or grab one from your favorite café, cold coffee feels like the perfect pick-me-up on a warm day. But...

Two out of every three Americans drink coffee daily, with consumption at a 20-year peak, according to the National Coffee Association. Coffee is more popular than any other beverage – including tap water – and 84% of daily coffee drinkers prepare theirs at home. In addition to saving money, making...

There’s no better way to start your day than with a fresh cup of smooth, flavorful coffee. Of course, that’s only possible if you have the right ingredients, tools and knowledge. To help coffee drinkers maximize their brewing potential, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that covers everything from how...

How are coffee beans made, and what exactly goes into brewing a delicious cup of coffee? It begins with high-quality beans that have been grown, harvested and processed with respect and care. In fact, you may be surprised at all the steps involved in transforming a humble seed into a...

Many of us begin our day the same way: with a cup of hot coffee. However, just because you’ve settled into a comfortable morning routine doesn’t mean you have to stick to it. In fact, you can enhance your A.M. coffee ritual by making simple changes that require little effort....

When you brew your morning coffee with Bulletproof beans, you can sip with the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting human rights, farmers’ livelihoods and sustainable agriculture. Our coffee beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified, which means we’ve made a commitment to producing coffee in a way that supports its environmental and...

Disclaimer: This interview highlights a past partnership with one of our former coffee farmers. While we no longer source from this farm, our commitment to high-quality, sustainable coffee remains the same. We continually seek the best partnerships to bring you the highest-quality coffee. To support coffee education, we reconnected with...

Even though our signature Bulletproof Coffee recipe has been around for an entire decade, we continue to reach new consumers each day. This year, we launched a new formulation that makes preparing Bulletproof Coffee (traditionally a blend of coffee, grass-fed butter or ghee and MCT oil) easier than ever! Enter our most...

Whether you’re on the keto diet or want to add more quality fats, MCT oil is one of the most versatile supplements. MCTs, or medium-chain triglycerides, are fatty acids naturally found in coconut oil. Your body turns MCTs into molecules called ketones, which help curb cravings and power your brain....

Channeling your inner barista and making a fresh pot of coffee at home can be a great money-saving technique, but it also raises the question of, “Which coffee beans are the best?” If you want to make good coffee at home, you have options. It all boils down to the...

Drinking a mug of perfectly brewed coffee is like hearing a symphony—the flavors, scents, temperature and mouthfeel work together in perfect harmony, with each playing a complementary role to the others. But bad coffee? That’s more like nails on a chalkboard. Even the most experienced coffee drinkers still run into issues...

Clean coffee: what does it really mean? It refers to coffee beans produced without harmful contaminants such as mycotoxins and mold-related toxic substances. Making mold-free coffee means making a better choice for your health while supporting sustainable farming practices that benefit the environment. Bulletproof is committed to producing quality coffee...