Coffee

The doughnut and coffee chain has an elaborate system for raising prices and making sure loyal customers pay for their rewards.

By Ian Austen

Three New York City restaurants where the coffee is as good as the food.

By Luke Fortney

An earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods.

By Libby Leonard and Vivian Yee

The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.

By Julie Creswell

If you want to make better coffee at home, the most important tool isn’t an expensive brewer—it’s a good burr grinder. Senior staff writer Lesley Stockton explains why the Baratza Encore grinder is her go-to.

We asked some of the most caffeinated people we know — New York Times journalists — to taste-test instant coffees, and they had a lot of opinions. Watch “The Daily”’s Rachel Abrams and writer at large Jim Rutenberg as coffee-testing experts to determine which instant coffees are the best.

The La Marzocco coffee maker has long been a sought-after classic. But used machines are now even more coveted by cafe owners and collectors.

By Priya Krishna

Audiences packed the house for a new production of “Tristan und Isolde.” They also came prepared, with (at least) five different forms of coffee.

By Louis Lucero II

Some say it offers a smoother, less jittery buzz than coffee.

By Alice Callahan

A 48-ounce iced coffee available at some Dunkin’ locations in New England is attracting attention, even in a country that takes enormous portion sizes in stride.

By Victor Mather