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Brewing

Coffee beans balance on the two plates of an old-style scale

5 More Coffee Brewing Variables To Balance

December 20, 2023November 19, 2023

They might not be the first ones you think of, but time, temperature, technique, pressure and filtration are brewing variables worth conquering.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Barista pouring water from a gooseneck kettle into a pour-over cone

Mastering the Coffee-to-Water Ratio

December 20, 2023November 19, 2023

Transform your daily coffee into a masterpiece with the ideal coffee-to-water ratio – a simple tweak for extraordinary flavor.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Water dripping from the goosneck on a kettle into a coffee filter cone

The Role of Water in Brewing Great Coffee

August 26, 2024November 18, 2023

It’s hard to overstate the importance of water, which makes up about 98.7% of your cup of coffee.

Categories Brewing
Small amount of espresso in the bottom of a shot glass, with a more full shot glass in the background

Long Shot vs Ristretto: What’s the Real Difference?

December 20, 2023August 24, 2023

A ristretto uses less water and a shorter extraction time than a regular espresso, while a long shot uses more water and a longer extraction time.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Frothed milk next to an espresso machine

5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When You Froth Milk For Your Latte

December 19, 2023June 10, 2023

Breeze past common milk frothing mistakes by following these five simple tips.

Categories Brewing Tips
Cup of Kaffeost with red question marks in the foreground

You’ll Never Guess What Finns Put In Their Coffee

December 19, 2023June 4, 2023

An unusual Finnish coffee tradition that you can try yourself at home—with the right ingredient.

Categories Coffee Drinks
Sliced baguettes on a cutting board next to a carafe of olive oil and a cup of coffee

Why Are People Putting Olive Oil In Their Coffee?

December 19, 2023May 21, 2023

Introducing the latest craze that’s sweeping the coffee-loving nation: olive oil in coffee.

Categories Coffee Drinks
Tchibo Bean-To-Brew Coffee Machine on a kitchen counter next to a bag of beans

The 9 Best Single Serve Coffee Makers Without Pods

December 8, 2023May 6, 2023

The search for a single serve coffee maker becomes a bit more challenging if you don’t want pods.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
DeLonghi Eletta on a counter

This Bean To Cup Coffee Machine Is The Best

August 25, 2024May 6, 2023

A bean-to-cup coffee machine will grind, brew, and usually froth your milk. Here are 11 machines that stand out among all others.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Woman grimacing at a cup of bad coffee

5 Foolproof Coffee Drinks That Even the Worst Cafes Can’t Mess Up

December 19, 2023May 6, 2023

Five foolproof coffee drinks that even the most dubious cafes can’t mess up. Keep them in mind the next time you find yourself in uncharted coffee territory.

Categories Coffee Drinks
Hand pouring milk into a tall glass of cold brew

Chill Out with DIY Cold Brew: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Perfect Icy Coffee at Home

December 19, 2023May 5, 2023

Follow our ultimate guide to making the perfect icy coffee at home and chill out with a glass of your very own cold brew.

Categories Coffee Drinks
A latte artist at work on a design

These 7 Common Mistakes are Ruining Your Latte Art Masterpieces

December 19, 2023May 4, 2023

We’ve all made these mistakes, and if you’re latte art isn’t turning out the way you want, maybe you are too.

Categories Brewing Tips
A glass of iced coffee in the foreground with a moka pot on the stove in the background

Moka Pot Iced Coffee Made Easy

December 19, 2023April 8, 2023

You can use your moka pot to brew strong coffee straight on top of ice cubes—and it’s delicious.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Sweet Starbucks-style coffee drink with whipped cream on top

Sweet Coffee And How To Achieve It

December 17, 2023March 19, 2023

Coffee’s smoky complexity mixes well with a variety of sweet stuff, from simple sugar and honey to flavored syrups and spices.

Categories Coffee Drinks
Woman plunging a French press

How to Use Fine Ground Coffee in a French Press

December 3, 2023February 20, 2023

A fine grind can still work in a French press, but you might have to adjust your ratio and immersion time, or use a secondary filter.

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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
Espresso grounds in a portafilter with a WDT tool in the background

WDT for Espresso: Better Distribution, Better Extraction

December 17, 2023February 11, 2023

The Weiss Distribution Technique isn’t as fancy as it sounds: Use a simple tool to stir your grounds in the portafilter and get rid of clumps.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Heavy cream being poured into coffee

Heavy Whipping Cream Belongs In Your Coffee

December 8, 2023January 28, 2023

Heavy whipping cream is great in a cup of coffee, but you shouldn’t use it exactly as you use milk.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
VST coffee refractometer

The 3 Best Coffee Refractometers out There Right Now

December 3, 2023January 14, 2023

We’ve narrowed down the best refractometers to the VST LAB Coffee III, the Atago PAL-Coffee, and the DiFluid refractometer. We’ll help you pick one.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Kettle pouring into a Chemex

How a Gooseneck Kettle Improves Your Pour-Over Coffee

December 27, 2023December 16, 2022

You don’t need a gooseneck kettle to make pour-over coffee, but it really helps if you want to make the best brew possible. Here’s why.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips, Gear
Rafal Walczak behind bar at Pallet Coffee Roasters during the 2022 World AeroPress Championship weekend in Vancouver.

AeroPress Champions Share Their Secrets

December 9, 2023December 7, 2022

We picked the brains of the finalists at the 14th World AeroPress Championship in Vancouver.

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split image showing a moccamaster coffee maker on the left and a bonavita coffee maker on the right

Moccamaster Beats Bonavita for Quality, But Not Price

December 8, 2023October 23, 2022

The Technivorm Moccamaster’s hand-built quality and five-year warranty raise the price to nearly double that of a Bonavita coffee maker.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Technivorm Moccamaster KB 741

What It’s Like To Own a Technivorm Moccamaster

November 23, 2024October 23, 2022

The Technivorm Moccamaster is solid, stylish, and brews coffee that can compete with a carefully crafted pour-over.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Technivorm Moccamaster KBG in copper on the kitchen counter

Which Moccamaster Should You Buy? A Decision-Making Guide

December 3, 2023October 23, 2022

We explain the most important feature choices that should guide your decision, and steer you toward the right model based on your choices.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Wooden spoons full of coffee beans and coffee grounds of various grind sizes

French Press Grind Size Should Be Coarse and Consistent

December 9, 2023October 13, 2022

A typical French press grind should resemble coarse salt or breadcrumbs. Don’t grind too fine!

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Water being poured from a jug into a French press

The Correct French Press Water Temperature is Simple to Achieve

December 17, 2023October 13, 2022

The temperature to measure is that of the slurry—not the water itself.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Coarse coffee grounds in a glass being weighed on a scale

The French Press Ratio You Should Be Aiming For

December 17, 2023October 13, 2022

The best guideline for a French press ratio is somewhere between 1:12 and 1:16 coffee to water. Here’s how the ratio affects the flavor of your coffee.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
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9 Best Espresso Machines Under $300

December 3, 2023October 1, 2022

To get great value for money in a home espresso machine, you first need to look in the mirror.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Three screenshots from TikTok featuring women showing off their favorite Starbucks drinks

TikTok Starbucks Drinks You’ll Want to Try Today

December 9, 2023October 1, 2022

When Starbucks drinks go viral on TikTok, they’re creative, complicated, and definitely not on the menu.

Categories Coffee Drinks
French press steeping next to a cup of coffee

How Long To Steep French Press: The Ideal Brew Time

December 3, 2023September 22, 2022

The ideal brew time for a French press is four minutes, but some factors might require you to adjust that steep time. Here’s what you need to know.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
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