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 [...]
Avid coffee drinkers can rely on a Keurig for its instant and no mess coffee brewing style. After all, who wants to deal with the mess of coffee grounds and old soggy filters? But with this ease, some complain that brewing one cup at a time is inconvenient and that’s a legitimate problem. The [...]
Good morning fellow coffee enthusiast. We know all too well how mornings go. You’re up but not quite ready to start your day. Your hair is standing up in some spots and flattened in others. Plus, your pajamas are just so comfy and warm. Visions of lattes, macchiatos, and double espressos fill your thoughts, but [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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