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 coffee scale gives you control and repeatability. It allows …
Is the Breville Infuser right for you? This superb little coffee maker was actually our first functional espresso machine and the beginning of a long journey into the world of espresso. The Breville Infuser is a great coffee maker that is easy to use, reliable, and comes with a proven track record. It has excellent …
Ethiopian Coffee has long been regarded as the gold standard when it comes to single-origin coffee. The beans grown and processed in this country have gained a reputation for unique diversity, superb flavor profiles, and general excellence. Ethiopia is often known as the birthplace of coffee, and so as one reporter for the National Geographic …
Should you or should you not buy the Krups burr grinder? That is really the reason that we have written this article; to give you an honest and detailed review of this popular entry-level burr coffee grinder. The Krups burr grinder is Krups effort to produce a burr grinder cheap enough to be affordable but …
Brewing with a Moka Pot is a time-tried and venerable brewing style that has become part of the morning routine of millions of coffee lovers around the world. The Moka pot or stovetop espresso maker is relatively straightforward to use, easy to clean, and most importantly, able to produces a robust and enjoyable cup of …
The Timemore scale has been widely acclaimed as one of the best new coffee scales and perhaps even a challenger to the Acaia scale. As you likely know, a coffee scale is a critical piece of kit for optimal and consistent brewing. But it can be a challenge to know which scale to go for; …
One of the most enjoyable things in life is when two passions begin to overlap. And for me, that is coffee and books. I love coffee in just about any shape, method, or form. And I love reading everything from novels to history to geeky coffee books. The idea of sitting down with a cup …
Pour-over coffee has increasingly become one of the most popular choices among home baristas. This brewing method is incredibly satisfying to do, is capable of producing coffee that highlights very distinct flavor notes, and gives you unparalleled hands-on control over extraction parameters. However, as many beginning coffee enthusiasts quickly find, brewing a well-extracted pour-over is …
The Flair 58 is the latest and arguably best espresso machine from Flair. Part of the ballooning specialty coffee movement is the desire to be intimately involved in the coffee brewing process. For the real deal coffee lovers, coffee is not just a pleasant taste but a holistic ritual and experience. And for that reason, …
One question every coffee brewer must ask is which type of burr grinder to opt for? I have often thought that purchasing a burr grinder is the first step to genuinely entering the world of specialty coffee. It doesn’t matter what machine or coffee maker you have; if you aren’t grinding your own beans, you …