Supreme Sip Coffee Guide

Espresso is strongest per ounce (60–75 mg in a 1 oz shot); a mug of drip beats a single shot on total caffeine (~95 mg). How espresso's 1:2 pressure shot and drip's 1:15 gravity brew differ in taste, texture, equipment cost — and which fits how you drink coffee.

A straightforward guide to choosing coarse, standard, espresso or whole-bean coffee for common brewing methods.