The best Nespresso machine for 9 different uses
Learn which Nespresso machine is best for lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, espresso, regular coffee, office use or an Airbnb.
Q grading and the evolution of coffee quality
Coffee research has increased in the last decade, and with that, coffee professionals are pushing to develop improved protocols to make the Q grading process more scientific.
Which Moccamaster should you buy? A decision-making guide
We explain the most important feature choices that should guide your decision, and steer you toward the right model based on your choices.
Kapeng Barako is a challenging but worthwhile coffee bean to harvest
Kapeng Barako is an obscure coffee varietal grown predominantly in the Batangas provinces of the Philippines, without a large market but worth preserving.
Choosing between pour-over and automatic drip coffee
Pour-over coffee offers a more hands-on approach than automatic drip coffee, and transforms a mindless daily routine into more of a ritual.
Coffee deals for Amazon Prime Day 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021 arrives on June 21 and 22, and we expect to find some great bargains on all things coffee. We’ll update this page with new deals as they become available.
8 of the best espresso machines for under $2000
We present eight espresso machines that would be worth your $2000 investment—and one clear winner.
Quick Mill Anita vs. Rocket Appartamento: Which Should You Choose?
If you prize aesthetics most, the Appartamento wins. But for us it comes to best all-around performance, and that’s the Quick Mill Anita.
How to become a barista, according to the pros
Want a career in coffee—or at least a job? Baristas who have been there share their tips for getting ahead of the game.
What makes coffee specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is a product, while third wave is an experience. You cannot have a third-wave experience without specialty coffee, but you can have specialty coffee without the third-wave experience.
Atlas Coffee Club delivers a world of coffee to your door
Atlas Coffee Club is a coffee subscription service that delivers coffees from different parts of the world each month right to your door.
The best espresso machines with manual and digital pressure profiling
Pressure profiling and its inseparable cousin, flow profiling, are really just means to achieve what we actually want, which is flavor profiling.
7 great espresso grinders you can get for under $500
The truth is that no grinder can do it all, but these are our seven favorite espresso grinders under $500.
Deciding between the Breville Infuser and Barista Express
The built-in grinder on the Barista Express is the key feature separating these two semi-automatic home espresso machines from Breville.
How to clean your stainless steel coffee pot
Stainless steel makes for a durable carafe that will keep your coffee warm, but you’ll want to follow these tips for cleaning your stainless steel coffee pot.
The Bezzera Unica is a great first machine for home baristas
Our Bezzera Unica review shows that this machine from a pioneering Italian espresso brand delivers on form and functionality at an approachable price point.
How to fix a crack in your coffee pot
This particular mishap can make for a devastating morning, so let’s learn how to fix a cracked coffee pot—and prevent cracks from happening in the first place.
Our review of the Breville Smart Grinder Pro
Breville’s Smart Grinder Pro has the potential to further modernize the kitchen of every coffee lover. The technological capabilities of this machine, with its powerful motor—not to mention the streamlined design— will improve your kitchen aesthetic while allowing you to indulge your coffee habit. Our in-depth Smart Grinder Pro review looks at the pros and … Read more
Should you put your coffee pot in the microwave?
Even if your coffee pot has only small metal parts— even ones that you cannot see—you’ll have a crisis on your hands if you try to microwave it.
What size inverter do you need for a coffee pot?
A simple formula can tell you what size inverter you need for your coffee pot: Find out the coffee maker’s wattage use, and then add 20 per cent on top of that.
Coffee station ideas for your small space
A custom coffee station with everything at your fingertips makes the morning routine easier, but not everyone has a sprawling suburban kitchen.
Your guide to Japanese coffee culture
Japanese coffee culture is an inspiring mix of tradition and innovation, delivered with their quintessential refinement and style.
How Brazil came to be called ‘the coffee pot of the world’
Coffee production is inextricably tied to Brazil’s history as one of its formative industries, which is why Brazil is often called the coffee pot of the world.
The 4 best electric gooseneck kettles on the market
We pick a winner from four of the best electric gooseneck kettles for making pour-over coffee.
Your guide to Netherlands coffee culture
Netherlands coffee culture might not offer the sophisticated experience you find in some other European countries, but its charming simplicity is easy to embrace.
Your guide to Norwegian coffee culture
Norwegian coffee culture encompasses everything from tin kettles brewed over open flame at the cabin, to the fine artisan cafes of Oslo.
Your guide to Australian coffee culture
Does Australia have the best coffee in the world? The Aussies would say so, and we can’t deny their perfect balance of coffee quality and coffee culture.
Why your coffee tastes bitter (and how to fix it)
Coffee, like many plants, contains bitter tasting components as a protection mechanism. A little bitterness in your coffee is fine, but it can be unpleasant when it begins to dominates your coffee’s flavor profile.
Adding salt to coffee can bring its flavors alive
Adding a pinch of salt to your coffee can counteract bitterness and also bring you some slight health benefits.
How to Choose Between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60
When your choice of pour-over coffee dripper comes down to the Kalita Wave vs. Hario V60, decide whether the priority is simplicity or flavor.