What is a bone dry cappuccino?
You’ve heard of dry white wine, a dry martini, even dry humor, but what on earth is a bone dry cappuccino?
Brewing
How to use a coffee plunger, or French press
If you can dial in your brewing method, a coffee plunger produces a silky, flavorful, full-bodied beverage you just can’t get any other way.
Is that a cortado or a latte? Here’s how to tell
Like their respective home countries of Spain and Italy, the cortado and latte have a few things in common—but you don’t want to get them mixed up.
The purpose of blooming coffee
We explain why the 30 seconds it takes for your coffee to bloom is time well spent.
How to make coffee with whole beans
Brewing with whole beans is usually a last resort, but if you have the time it can produce a nice, flavorful cup.
The difference between a long black and an Americano
The long black is Australia’s answer to the Americano, and like everything else in Australia, they kind of flipped it upside down.
Make espresso with AeroPress—or die trying
Let us teach you how to get the strongest, most full-bodied cup you possibly can out of your AeroPress.
How to make instant coffee taste better
Knowing how to make instant coffee taste better can ease the pain of some unfortunate situations. We share a few ideas about how to do it.
What separates an Americano from brewed coffee
They look similar at a glance, but very different brewing methods make the Americano taste quite unlike brewed coffee.
15 reasons your coffee tastes bad and how to fix it
Is it your beans, your water, your equipment or your process? Read on and we’ll help you find out.
Tips for new baristas, from people who made a career of it
We asked 13 top baristas and coffee professionals for their advice on the best path to a career in coffee.
How to use a large coffee percolator
Many situations call for huge amounts of coffee—not just Monday mornings.
Bottomless portafilter vs. regular: What’s the difference?
Either one can make great espresso, but here’s why you might want to try a bottomless portafilter.
How to grind coffee beans without a grinder
Did you accidentally pick up some whole beans that you thought were pre-ground? Here’s how you can grind coffee beans without a grinder.
Making coffee while camping: 10 ways that work
Sipping coffee just after sunrise in the great outdoors is one of life’s simple pleasures, and making coffee while camping can be simple, too.
Percolator coffee vs. drip: How to tell the two brews apart
Percolator and drip coffee are similar in many ways, but a few key distinctions make all the difference in the cup.