Best Manual Grinder Review: EvenGrind vs Handground
Which funded manual coffee grinder on Kickstarter is the best? The EvenGrind, or the Handground? Its a tough choice.
A Review Of The Kohipress, A Portable French Press And Travel Mug
How does the Kohipress, a portable french press and travel mug, hold up under close examination? Discover this clever brewer’s strengths and weaknesses.
What to Do with Used Coffee Grounds (and Old Beans)
Everyone has old coffee beans laying around. Check out these 10 awesome uses for used coffee grounds and whole beans!
Bodum Brazil French Press Review
The Bodum Brazil is a french press that has withstood the test of time and is one of the most respected and used presses in the world. How does it perform?
Ratio – The Automated Chemex Brewer
Three years in the making, the Ratio coffee machine could be the best automated coffee brewer to date. But that's yet to be discovered. If you're not familiar with this brand spanking new product that hasn't even shipped its first units yet, this is the place to...
How to Save Money and Have Even Better Coffee
Are you tired of dishing out $5 for lattes and $3 for black coffee at your local coffee shops? Feel guilty about needing that boost and spending so much to get it? What if you had the opportunity to make a cup of black coffee for $1 that is far better than what you...
3 Reasons Why You Need a Coffee Scale
Every coffee connoisseur needs a coffee scale. When you go to a shop that takes pride in its expertly crafted coffee, take notice. They always use a scale.
Excellent Coffee at Home: Not a Far Reach
There is something delightful about coffee brewed by a trained barista. But that doesn’t mean delicious coffee at home is unreachable. Learn more!
Roasted – A Coffee Documentary
If you're interested in how coffee shops get started or am business-minded at all, you will enjoy this documentary. Roasted follows Bird Rock Coffee Roasters' journey from small kiosk to big-time roaster - all just across the street from Starbucks. The Roasted...
The French Pull Method
Alright all you french press fans. I discovered around the internet an alternate method to the french press: the french pull. The main difference is that you pull the beans out with the filter instead of pushing them down. Why would you want to do this? Because you're...
French Press: Dos and Don’ts
Dos and Don'ts There are hundreds of guides on the french press out there on the world-wide-web, and most of them are of a decent quality. But if you're looking for simple dos and don'ts for the french press, you're going to have to sift through countless guides and...
The Subjectivity of Coffee Tasting
When I was first entering into the large, daunting world of specialty coffee, I kept finding myself confused about coffee tasting. Is bitterness always bad? When is it too acidic? What notes are in the best of coffees? It took me a while to figure out the answer to...
Invergo Kickstarter – An Automated Pour Over
The Invergo Kickstarter campaign began just recently, featuring a very cool automatic pour-over machine that can easily brew expertly crafted cups of coffee.
5 Burlap Coffee Bag DIY Ideas and Crafts
You have probably been in a coffee shop or the home of an enthusiast and noticed furniture or decorations crafted from re-purposed coffee burlap sacks. These items allow any space to appear cultured and classy, and are very rewarding to create. Before you get started,...
The Importance of Thrift Stores (And The Coffee Gear They Hold)
Excellent coffee equipment can be found in thrift stores for massive savings. Check out what others have found at their local thrift stores!
Cold Bruer – A Kickstarter Worth Watching
Kickstarter is a place where entrepreneur and creative type people can get crowd funding for their latest products and projects. The latest one to intrigue the coffee world is the Cold Bruer. Cold brewing is one of many processes for brewing coffee, and is just one...