One of the things we are passionate about here at The Coffee Folk is specialty coffee cafes. Part of the overflow of the third wave coffee movement has been a springing up of an abundance of new cafes that seek to embrace specialty coffee. There are few things as exciting as stumbling across a gem …
The La Marzocco Linea Mini is every home barista’s dream machine. At the heart of this beast of a machine is the desire for a commercial quality espresso machine designed for a domestic setting. And not just ‘commercial quality’ as a nice catchphrase to help sales, but literally components and functionality that would be acceptable …
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A common question as summer approaches is cold brew vs iced coffee, which is better? If you walk into your local Starbucks, then chances are that both will be present on the coffee menu. But it can be hard to know what the difference is, or if there is even a difference. It is like …
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The Fellow Stagg EKG is the gold standard when it comes to pour over kettles. It is in our opinion about as close to perfection as a gooseneck kettle comes. It’s aesthetic design is flawless, its performance is superb, and its usability is intuitive and natural. The Fellow Stagg EKG is really designed exclusively for …
Especially when the summer season hits a common question for coffee lovers is how long does cold brew last? This refreshing brew is perfect for those hot days when a hot coffee just doesn’t feel right. But if you do have cold brew, whether store-bought or homemade, it is important to know how long it …
Who doesn’t love a good iced coffee!? Whether it is a hot summer’s day or a cool day in fall a good iced coffee somehow always hits the spot. The mix of that hit of caffeine, the milk and creamers, and the smooth finish is a deadly danger to the waistline and the wallet. But …
How to grind coffee beans is one of the most elementary and foundational skills any home brewer must learn. The last decade or so has seen a revolution in the way coffee is viewed and consumed. Gone are the days when instant coffee is the only available option. Instead coffee grinders are now commonplace in …
One of the deeply rooted loves of the specialty coffee industry is the infamous Geisha coffee. There is a common saying that ‘there is Geisha, and then there is all the rest.’ Geisha beans are often spoken about with an air of mystique that can be hard to understand for the uninitiated. So what is …
The Baratza Encore has become a familiar name in specialty coffee circles. It is a name that has connotations of grind consistency, of manual brewing, and of affordability melded with quality. It is now widely acclaimed as the go-to burr grinder for those seeking grind consistency especially in relation to soft brews (non-espresso). This acclaim …
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The Baratza Vario is a premium electric grinder aimed at having the flexibility to grind for both espresso and manual brewing. Like the Baratza Forte, the Baratza Vario utilizes ceramic flat burrs for durability and grind consistency. While the Baratza Vario is advertised as being able to deal with light commercial use, this would be …