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Erik Rolfsen

Erik pulled his first espresso behind the bar at Vancouver's Earls Restaurant in the late 1980s. He has been working to improve his coffee game ever since. He brews with an AeroPress on weekdays and Chemex on the weekend. Erik founded Bean Poet after a coffee-fueled career in journalism, mostly at the Vancouver Province.
two donuts on a board in front of a cup of coffee

What To Eat With Coffee: Discover Sweet and Savory Delights

November 5, 2023January 18, 2020

Explore top foods to pair with your coffee. From savory bacon to sweet tiramisu, find out what to eat with coffee for the ultimate taste experience.

Categories Coffee Knowledge
Flair Espresso machine

The 5 Best Hand Pull Espresso Machines For A Range Of Budgets

November 26, 2023December 9, 2019

Find out which hand pull machine can make you high-end espresso at the lowest price point—or splurge on the very best.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Young woman sipping coffee from a cup

15 Reasons Your Coffee Tastes Bad And How To Fix It

November 5, 2023November 30, 2019

Is it your beans, your water, your equipment or your process? Read on and we’ll help you find out.

Categories Brewing Tips, Coffee Knowledge
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A Comprehensive List Of The Most Popular Coffee Drinks

November 5, 2023November 16, 2019

Fifteen of the most popular coffee drinks explained.

Categories Coffee Drinks
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Nespresso Inissia Vs. Essenza Mini: Which Should You Choose?

September 2, 2024November 11, 2019

You can now find bargains on the discontinued Nespresso Inissia, but how does it compare to its replacement, the Essenza Mini?

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
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How To Use A Large Coffee Percolator

November 5, 2023October 26, 2019

Many situations call for huge amounts of coffee—not just Monday mornings.

Categories Brewing
Bottled water

6 of the Best Bottled Waters for Brewing Coffee

January 6, 2024October 14, 2019

Water chemistry has a huge impact on coffee flavour. Here are six brands of bottled water that play nice with coffee.

Categories Brewing Tips, Buying Guides
Espresso flowing from a bottomless portafilter

Bottomless Portafilter Vs. Regular: What’s The Difference?

October 27, 2024July 7, 2019

Either one can make great espresso, but here’s why you might want to try a bottomless portafilter.

Categories Brewing, Gear
Pouring coffee

Find The Best 4-Cup Coffee Maker For Your Budget

December 10, 2023April 29, 2019

Whether you’re moving into a new dorm or just want to brew for two every morning, we’ve found you a great 4-cup coffee maker at each price point.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Do K Cups go bad

Do K Cups Go Bad? We Have Good News…

November 5, 2023April 10, 2019

You’ve found some K-Cups at the back of the cupboard and the doubt is creeping in. Here’s what you need to know.

Categories Coffee Knowledge
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