If you just moved to a high-altitude environment, you probably noticed that it’s tough to get a good cup of coffee. Whereas most environments are more than capable of providing full-extraction, changes in temperature and pressure have a negative impact on your ability to obtain a full-flavor brew at high sea-level. The result is a [...]
Puerto Rico is home to a vibrant culinary culture. On top of national dishes like Platanos and Asopao, the country also has an incredible coffee scene. You don’t need to leave home to get some amazing Puerto Rican coffee. In spite of a low export rate, there are a variety of affordable Puerto Rican coffees [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
To make a quality cup of coffee, experts agree on a few things. Whole beans are a must. Once a coffee bean is broken up and exposed to air, it starts losing its freshness. Ground coffee sits on a store shelf for days, weeks, or even months before you buy it. It’s going to lead [...]
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I love coffee. I make three cups a day (at least) and consider it a beverage, art, and ritual. As much as I love the beverage itself, I love setting my hand grinder and figuring out what the impact of various methods and factors will be on the coffee I make. When you think like [...]
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