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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Percolator coffee may not be the most innovative method on the market. That being said, it has been a consistent brewing method for a reason. Percolators deliver easy, strong, and tasty coffee. While it can seem, at first glance, that percolators are all identical, that isn’t the case. There is a lot of variation from [...]
Camping is an enriching hobby. But a lot of coffee fanatics allow themselves to be scared away from it out of fear of bleary-eyed, headache-contaminated withdrawal from their favorite hot caffeinated beverage. This fear is unnecessary. Not only are there currently ways to make coffee on a camping trip: these ways have always been there. [...]
Coffee is delicious and necessary. That being said, it can be hard for people with sensitive stomachs to regularly enjoy their morning brew. The high acid in some of our favorite roasts can exacerbate symptoms of acid reflux and stomach irritation. While we would do anything for that first cup of coffee in the morning, [...]
Buying a home espresso machine is a big, but worthwhile investment. If you get the right machine, you’ll save tons of money that you’ve been spending on red eyes and lattes at your local cafe. However, making the wrong choice will result in a machine that goes largely unused. Luckily, there are a ton of [...]
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 [...]
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