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 [...]
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) [...]
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