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Head shot of Bean Poet contributor Leslie ChangLeslie Chang

Leslie is a writer and coffee guzzler currently residing in Los Angeles, although she's lived in several cities around the world. One of her favorite coffee shops is in Beijing: Metal Hands Coffee Co. You can find her working out of different cafes during work hours, and in the mountains or by the beach on the weekends. Her goal at the moment is to find the perfect blueberry muffin (shoutout to Costco, though) to pair with cortados made with whole milk—her go-to coffee order.
Electric coffee percolator

Helping You Find The Best Electric Coffee Percolator

December 10, 2023February 12, 2023

An electric coffee percolator extracts bold, comforting flavors from your beans, making it a tasty and hassle-free choice for coffee lovers.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Hand pulling cold brew coffee out of the fridge

Yes, You Can Heat Cold Brew Coffee (And You Should!)

December 3, 2023June 19, 2022

Yes, you can heat cold brew coffee. It is concentrated, so adding hot water simply heats it up and dilutes it to make it more like a typical cup of coffee.

Categories Coffee Drinks
A cup of over-extracted coffee

3 Sure Signs You Have Over-Extracted Your Coffee

December 9, 2023June 5, 2022

Over-extracted coffee is the result of too much time, heat or pressure while brewing, and compromises the flavor in your cup.

Categories Brewing Tips
Temperature gauge

Here’s How To Get the PERFECT Coffee Brewing Temperature

December 10, 2023January 22, 2022

One of the secrets to making the best cup of coffee is to nail the brewing temperature. Here’s how you do it.

Categories Brewing Tips
Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Our Review Of The Breville Smart Grinder Pro

December 9, 2023May 4, 2021

A smartly designed grinder with an easy-to-use LCD screen display and a removable bean hopper that you can work with.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Split image of Kalita Wave on left and Hario V60 on right

How to Choose Between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60

December 13, 2023April 12, 2021

When choosing between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60, decide whether the priority is simplicity or flavor.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides
Cold brewing coffee in a French press

5 Coffee Beans We Recommend For Cold Brew

December 13, 2023April 11, 2021

You can make cold brew from any beans, but you’ll taste the difference if you use beans roasted specifically for it.

Categories Beans, Brewing, Coffee Drinks
A barista wiping down the drip tray of a commercial espresso machine

How To Clean And Maintain Your Espresso Machine

December 13, 2023February 28, 2021

Cleaning your espresso machine of residue buildup is essential if you want to brew the best-tasting coffee possible.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Branding on the front panel of a Rancilio espresso machine

7 Italian Espresso Machine Brands You Should Get To Know

November 26, 2023February 15, 2021

Espresso is a rich part of Italian culture, so you can generally trust Italian brands to craft exquisite machines.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
A latte on a table next to some Nespresso capsules

Choosing The Best Nespresso Machine For Latte Lovers

November 26, 2023February 6, 2021

Your morning latte becomes as simple as can be if you get the right Nespresso machine.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Pouring cold brew from a French press

Your French Press Provides An Easy Way To Make Cold Brew

December 10, 2023January 25, 2021

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.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Red eye coffee being brewed on an espresso machine

A Red Eye Coffee Can Overcome Almost Any Morning

November 5, 2023January 17, 2021

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.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
A shiny glass Chemex sitting on a kitchen counter

A Guide To Cleaning Your Chemex

November 5, 2023January 9, 2021

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.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge
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