What's Brewing Blog -Hampton Coffee News & Events

Skip the tourist traps. We’ve rounded up 11 local-approved Hamptons spots for the perfect espresso, quiet remote work corners, and the best beans out East.

Wondering whether to grab light or dark roast? This guide breaks down the real differences in flavor, caffeine, acidity, and brew methods—plus tips from Hampton Coffee baristas on matching roast level to your taste and home brewing setup.

You’ve probably been drinking coffee for years—but have you ever wondered why one cup tastes bright and fruity while another feels dark, smoky, and heavy? The answer isn’t your brewer. It’s the beans and the roast behind them.

Once you understand how coffee species, origins, and roast levels work together, your morning cup changes completely. Arabica versus Robusta, single origin versus blends, light versus dark roast—these aren’t just buzzwords. They’re the reason you might taste blueberries in one cup and chocolate in the next.

In this guide, we break down the real differences between coffee beans and roasts—without the coffee snob jargon. You’ll learn what you’re actually buying when you grab a bag of coffee, how roast level changes flavor, body, and acidity, and how to choose beans that match your taste and brewing method. The goal isn’t complicated coffee. It’s better coffee at home—every single morning.

Hampton Coffee Company’s limited-edition Hampton Holiday Blend coffee has returned!  A delicious sweet & savory warming wintry blend of locally roasted coffee with real cinnamon and authentic holiday spices.  Always a yearly sell-out by New Year’s, this year it’s also available in Naturally Decaffeinated or in a reusable and curbside-recyclable Limited Edition Canister.

Hampton Coffee Company’s special Holiday Menu is here through New Year’s!  New for this season are their Praline Shaken Espresso; Merry Berry Refresher with blood orange syrup, cranberry juice and lemonade topped with cinnamon; and, Guava Lemonade.