James Hyslop

I am a coffee enthusiast, brewer and writer for The Coffee Folk. My favorite brewing methods are Aeropress and Espresso. I love learning, reading, brewing coffee, and exploring nature.

Niche Zero Grinder

Niche Zero – The Ultimate Prosumer Coffee Grinder

Since its release the the Niche Zero Grinder has been widely lauded as the gold standard for the prosumer coffee grinder. After a humble and inconspicuous beginning on an Indiegogo campaign, this single dose grinder has become one of the most sought out grinders in the specialty coffee world.  The Niche Zero coffee grinder was …

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Mocha

What is a Mocha? 

The mocha, mocha coffee, mocha latte, or caffe mocha is a much-loved melding of coffee and chocolate.  In its most basic form, it is simply an espresso-based coffee with chocolate.  ‘Even though it’s not a purist’s drink, we feel that a well-crafted mocha can be made and served with integrity and pride. In addition, we’ve …

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Best Coffee Scale

The Best Coffee Scale 2023 – A guide to finding the Right Scale for your Kit

A coffee scale is one of the most valuable yet most undervalued tools in your coffee kit. It is the point of difference between precision and luck of the draw; between development and stagnation in your coffee brewing journey. And the reason is that an accurate scale gives you control and repeatability. It allows you …

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