Best Traditional Pot: Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBGThe Moccamaster is quickly becoming one of the most popular methods of home brewing. While it may look like a more complicated drip brewer, this method is more than meets the eye. The main thing separating the Moccamaster from other brewing methods is its style of brewing. The Moccamaster [...]
Budget coffee makers have come a long way. You don’t have to spend a fortune to score a decent cup of coffee. The main differences between coffee makers under $50 compared to pricier models comes down to fancier features such as brewing time, self-cleaning functions, and thermal or glass carafes. If you can’t live without [...]
Pouring an elegant tulip across a latte is a beautiful addition to your morning coffee and a benchmark achievement for budding baristas. But without the proper equipment, you’ll be seriously lacking in your latte art. The best milk frothing pitchers are specifically crafted to make frothing milk, create great micro-foam, and pour latte art as [...]
Nespresso machines have become some of the most popular coffee set-ups out there. When you use a good machine, it’s easy to see why. People love the convenience and the ability to make good coffee, and while some java snobs may look down on Nestle’s machine, it certainly delivers both. While the Nespresso system delivers [...]
Coffee snobs love to turn their noses at the fast-food cafe culture that’s become common in our society. This isn’t entirely fair. While it can be easy to mock brands like Starbucks for offering mediocre beverages drowned in flavors at too-high of a price, their popularity has allowed people to experiment with their own (better) [...]
Cold brew is becoming one of the most popular brewing methods. It’s easy to see why. Cold brewed coffee is less acidic than hot coffee, and can really emphasize the sweetness, aromatics, and floral notes of a particular blend. It’s also a great way to make coffee in bulk for the beginning of the week. [...]
Cold brew is an exciting adventure for the home barista. If you’re making it for the first time, however, it can also be daunting. Even if you’re an expert at making hot coffee, cold brewing creates a unique flavor profile that changes the taste of your beans. Using the wrong beans to make cold brew [...]
First thing’s first: if you’re not grinding your coffee, you’re making a huge mistake. Buying pre-ground coffee significantly reduces the flavor profile of your morning cup of joe. While that may be fine for your Grandfather’s cup of Maxwell House, it isn’t good for gourmet, small-batch roasted beans. You need to invest in your first [...]
The slow coffee movement has become hip and exciting in the past few years. Leading the pack are single cup brewing systems such as the Hario V60. These drip brewers epitomize the slow coffee movement: hand poured, single cup, artisan coffee brewing. The problem is figuring out which brewer is the best one for your [...]
Looking for a simple, fast way to prepare the perfect cup of coffee? Step away from the Keurig and grab a French press. One of the simplest and most affordable ways of preparing a coffee-shop worthy cup, a French press consists of a carafe with a stainless steel coffee filter screen. For overall quality and [...]
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