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 [...]
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 [...]
Single serving coffee brewers are no longer the newest craze, but they have established themselves as a great staple for the household. But anyone who has owned a single serving brewer can attest to the frustration involved when having people over and needing to brew multiple cups at once. Nothing brews multiple cups quite like [...]
A decade ago, my aunt and uncle sold their house and furnishings and bought a motorhome. They drive from country to country enjoying the sites and making new friends along the way. They pick a destination and then stay there for weeks if not months. Sounds like a dream come true, right? One of the [...]
Living in the north of Italy, every morning was accented by the same routine: Pull the moka pot out of the cupboard, fill it with coffee grounds and water, then relax as the coffee brewed. When my Bialetti moka pot began to stutter and bubble, telling me in its own way “I’m ready, come grab [...]
Verismo reviews Take your favorite coffee shop drinks and make them at home. Wake up to a caramel macchiato. Chill with an iced coffee. Wow your friends with homemade lattes at your next book club. That’s the experience delivered by the Starbucks Verismo System. There’s another reason to buy a coffee machine. How does saving [...]
It seems that at least once a year, I learn of a new way to enjoy coffee. Pour-overs, cortados, chemex, and the list just goes on. A few years ago, I took the plunge and bought a French Press without doing any research. I didn’t know anything about the different models on the market. All [...]
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