There are only a handful of accessories that every aspiring home barista needs. A gooseneck kettle is near the top of that list, especially if you want to get into pour-over coffee or more involved AeroPress recipes. Why do you need a gooseneck kettle for coffee? I’ll get into that in just a minute. And …
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Some people like their coffee sweet or complex. Others just want it to kick them into high gear. If you like your coffee strong, then that’s exactly what you should get. So let’s go over some tips and common misconceptions about how to make strong coffee. Along the way, I’ll also toss in some tips …
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Newcomers to the coffee game want to start by mastering the brewing process. Weighing and grinding coffee beans just don’t feel that important. That’s a mistake. It’s a mistake I made, and it’s probably one that you are making. You can buy the best automatic pour-over coffee maker or espresso machine, and they’ll certainly be …
Drip coffee makers are the single most popular type of coffee maker in the United States and much of the world. But what is drip coffee? How does it differ from brewed coffee? Whether you want to become a coffee connoisseur or just understand your next Starbucks order, it helps to know what drip coffee …
Are you looking for one more reason to love your French press? Or maybe you need a bit more encouragement to go out and get your first French press. Either way, I’m very excited to introduce you to French press espresso. By the time we’re done, you’ll know how to make espresso in a french …
Here it comes: The single easiest way to make your French press coffee better. Coffee lovers are always looking for ways to improve the experience — from changing water temperature to trying new single-origin beans. But none of that will level up your brew as fast as fast as learning how to grind coffee beans. …
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There is a good chance that your coffee maker says “made in China” somewhere on it. The truth is, there just aren’t a lot of coffee makers made in the USA, largely due to the glass materials and electronics involved. Worse, many of the lists of American-made coffee makers on the web actually confuse made …
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If you find cappuccinos too milky and straight espresso too bitter, I have news: you are a macchiato drinker. But what is a macchiato? To be clear, this isn’t about the caramel macchiato, cloud macchiato, or any of those other Starbucks variants. I’m here to talk about the real macchiato — the classic Italian espresso …
Coffee filters seem like they should be the simplest part of the whole setup. After all, it’s just a piece of paper that lets water pass through. But they come in all shapes, sizes, and types. Some aren’t even made of paper. These are just some of the questions I’ll be tackling in this guide: …
When regular coffee drinkers are looking to cross over into the world of espresso, there is one drink I always recommend: the Americano. What is an Americano? It’s the espresso equivalent of black coffee. It’s much less concentrated than a straight shot of espresso, but it still contains all of the deliciousness of quality espresso …
