Your guide to Italian coffee culture
Italian coffee culture remains mired in tradition, and unflinchingly set in its ways. The ideal that coffee is a staple in Italian life and should remain affordable means little has changed.
Your guide to British coffee culture
British coffee culture is much less hampered by tradition than it is elsewhere in Europe. This has allowed them to ride current trends and more deftly adapt to a changing landscape, placing them at the forefront of the artisanal coffee revolution in Europe.
How to clean and maintain your espresso machine
Cleaning your espresso machine is essential to creating the best-tasting coffee. Even a slight buildup of residue can give your coffee an off -putting taste.
How to land your first job as a barista
If you want to become a barista but aren’t quite sure where to begin, here are some tips to get your started on your journey.
Bamboo the secret ingredient in sustainable coffee pods
The little capsules that fuel Keurig and Nespresso machines have always been questioned about their sustainability, but a UBC professor has come up with an answer.
Travel grinders for those who don’t compromise on coffee
The best way to up your travel brew game is to add a portable manual grinder to the mix.
7 Italian espresso machine brands you should get to know
Espresso is a rich part of Italian culture, so you can generally trust Italian brands to take extra care in crafting exquisite machines for making it.
Japanese-style iced coffee is the freshest cold coffee you can make
Japanese iced coffee involves brewing coffee using hot water, directly onto ice. The freshness of the brew is what sets it apart. In minutes, you can have the perfect cup of iced coffee.
Choosing the best Nespresso machine for latte lovers
Your morning latte becomes as simple as can be if you get the right Nespresso machine, but choosing the right machine isn’t always so simple.
14 great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the coffee lover in your life
Coffee is more than a beverage, it’s a passion. Help your sweetheart indulge their passion with one of these great Valentine’s gifts for coffee lovers.
Cascara offers a way to turn the coffee plant into tea
Cascara is the name for the dried out skin or husk that remains after the seed of a coffee cherry—the coffee bean—has been removed. It can be used to make tea.
Your French press provides an easy way to make cold brew
Cold brew can seem like a complicated beverage best left to Starbucks or specialty coffee shops, but French press cold brew is quite easy to make your own.
Decaf coffee doesn’t grow on trees—or does it?
Will the turning point for widespread adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) come through better-tasting decaf?
A breve coffee is like a thicker, richer latte
We’re all familiar with the ever-popular latte, but let us introduce you to the breve coffee—a similar drink that you might like even better.
Helping you find the best electric coffee percolator
An electric coffee percolator extracts bold, comforting flavors from your beans, making it a tasty and hassle-free choice for coffee lovers.
A red eye coffee can overcome almost any morning
Red eye coffee is popular among those who need a powerful caffeine fix to keep them wide awake. It’s a simple drink to make, which makes it perfect for the occasion it’s intended for: a foggy-headed morning.
A guide to cleaning your Chemex
As cool as it looks, the Chemex’s hourglass shape can make it challenging to clean. Here are some tips to keep that glass sparking.
La Pavoni Europiccola vs. Stradivari: Which Should You Choose?
La Pavoni’s Europiccola and Stradivari are two of the most popular lever espresso machines vying for space in your kitchen. Let’s help you choose.
How to make perfect Chemex coffee every time
The Chemex is as simple and elegant a coffee brewer as you will find. It also makes terrific coffee when done right. Here we walk you through our process.
Aeropress vs. French press: What are the differences?
When the purchase of a coffee maker comes down to Aeropress vs. French press, you’ll find passionate advocates on both sides of the debate.
How to use a moka pot to make great coffee
We take you step-by-step through the process of brewing with a device that’s simpler than it seems.
How long does ground coffee stay fresh?
Once those beans are roasted and ground, the clock is ticking. Here’s how you can make it last.
11 grind-and-brew coffee makers worth a look
You should always brew from freshly ground beans, and these machines make it so much easier by combining grinder and brewer into a single unit.
Our picks for the best espresso beans
Eight great beans we recommend for espresso. You can find them online today and begin brewing next week.
Everything you need to know about the Frappuccino
No drink speaks of caffeine-laden, sugary decadence quite like the Insta-worthy Frappuccino. But if you’re a coffee traditionalist, it might require a little explanation.
The best home coffee roasters, from entry level to pro
Rather than choose just one, we pick a model for the novice, the intermediate roaster, the advanced roaster, and the semi-pro.
The 5 best moka pot coffee makers
Bialetti isn’t the only name in moka pots, but the Italian icon has three of the top five models on our list.
The caffeine content of a classic cappuccino
If you rely on the caffeine in your coffee to wake you up in the morning, rest assured that a milky cappuccino will still give you your kick.
Our picks for the best coffee Kickstarters of 2020
Even as the economy has been on the ropes due to the pandemic, innovation in coffee products is alive and kicking. Here are our picks for the best coffee Kickstarters of 2020.
Over-extracted coffee leaves a bitter taste in your mouth
Over-extracted coffee is the result of drawing too much out of your coffee grounds, going well beyond the balanced extraction that produces ideal flavor.