Ben Higgins, alum of "The Bachelor," is co-owner of Generous Coffee, a company that donates money to nonprofits. Higgins and the company's head roaster shared insights on the perfect cup of joe.

The roaster recommends looking for a roast date on the coffee label within one month or ideally within two weeks. (Keep in mind, the "best buy" date is different and isn't an indicator of freshness.) ...

Moonwake Coffee Roasters, a pop-up coffee shop that’s become a farmers market fixture in Cupertino, is expected to open a brick-and-mortar location in San Jose in late summer to early fall 2024.