Kuissential EvenGrind Review and Grind Comparison
I was skeptical that the Kuissential EvenGrind could outdo my old Hario Mini Mill friend. The claims of the new hand grinder’s designers had to be put to the test.
Hario Mini Mill Mod Guide: A Must-Do For This Coffee Grinder
The beloved Hario Mini Mill is a fixture in the coffee world. This simple mod makes it even better.
The Best Specialty Coffee Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Of 2022
It’s the perfect time to try out some new coffee gear and beans – and this list of specialty coffee Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals should help you do so without breaking the bank.
Does Coffee Go Bad? A Primer On Coffee Freshness And Storage
Does coffee go bad? Yes… but coffee beans don’t exactly ‘expire’. Here’s what you need to know to keep your coffee fresh and flavorful.
The Black Box – Angel’s Cup Launches Another Winner
I've made it very obvious in recent months how much I love the unique coffee subscription service Angel's Cup. Their approach to training subscribers to taste coffee well is nicely developed, their products and mobile apps are well executed, and their impact on the...
Crema.co – A New Specialty Coffee Marketplace
Coffee is not new to online marketplaces, but the landscape is changing. Some of these multi-roaster marketplaces have focused on technology, photography, or internationally-recognized roasters, but a new player is joining the league - one that focuses on the origin....
Giving Specialty Tea A Try – Curious Tea Review
I've started to realize that tea deserves a similar appreciate to that which I give to coffee. It's diverse, flavorful, and is going through a revolution akin to the one that specialty coffee has experienced in the last fifteen years. Don't hear me wrong, my deep,...
Joe’s Brew Club – Coffee, Chocolate, and Biscotti Review
Coffee subscription boxes just keep getting more creative. I recently had the pleasure of testing out a sample box from Joe's Brew Club, an experience I will not soon forget. Unlike some other clubs, subscriptions, and boxes, Joe's Brew Club came very well presented....
Angel’s Cup Tasting Flight Review
Angel’s Cup had kindly sent me a free run-through of their new service: Tasting Flights! I set up my cupping equipment, pulled up the app, and began the tasting.
Hario Mini Mill Mod Grind Comparison
Stumbling upon the Hario Mini Mill tape mod didn't happen through good science or strategic planning. It was mostly the result of not having a rubber band nearby. There is another mod out there that uses a rubber band to stabilize the inner burr, but I didn't have one...
Bean Box Has Arrived
There's another coffee subscription service making its way into to the vicious battle for dominance, and this one with a unique approach: only coffees from Seattle's independent roasters will be featured. I give you, Bean Box! Why You Want To Subscribe If you're a...
Experiment and Explore Coffee: The Depths
It seems my ability to write and publish here once a week has come to a halt. Recently it's been more like once every two or three weeks. This is due to an odd feeling I only recently identified, a feeling that is the opposite of what I expected. The more I learn...
A New Way to Document Coffee Tasting, Angels’ Cup
When I first started hearing terms such as 'acidity', 'sweetness', and 'body' used as descriptors for coffee, I was utterly confused, even skeptical. Fast forward two years - some people are skeptical of me for my use of those same words. Getting to know coffee...
A Wake Up Call to Water Quality
I haven't dealt much with different types of water with coffee brewing. Yes, there is a slight difference in taste most of the time between tap and bottled purified water, but the difference has mostly been minimal. Until now. As my palate has evolved over the last...
5 Mistakes I Made As A New Barista
I've committed my share of barista sins. Though most were fairly innocent and understandable for a half-trained barista, some of them were just downright stupid. For your enjoyment and future reference, I've told some stories of this summer's barista sins. An Apology...
Stone Creeks Coffee’s Case Study: Processing and Flavor
If you keep up with the specialty coffee industry, even just a little, you probably heard about Stone Creek Coffee's cool new package idea: one coffee processed three different ways. Might sound gimmicky, but this has been one of the most insightful packages of...