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Instant coffee on a picnic table at a campsite

How to make instant coffee taste better

January 24, 2021January 1, 2020

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.

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Closeup of a cafe Americano

What separates an Americano from brewed coffee

December 6, 2020December 16, 2019

They look similar at a glance, but very different brewing methods make the Americano taste quite unlike brewed coffee.

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Young woman sipping coffee from a cup

15 reasons your coffee tastes bad and how to fix it

December 25, 2020November 30, 2019

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

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Hands pulling espresso shot

Tips for new baristas, from people who made a career of it

January 3, 2021October 28, 2019

We asked 13 top baristas and coffee professionals for their advice on the best path to a career in coffee.

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Stacks of coffee cups for a private function

How to use a large coffee percolator

December 19, 2020October 26, 2019

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

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Espresso flowing from a bottomless portafilter

Bottomless portafilter vs. regular: What’s the difference?

January 9, 2021July 7, 2019

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

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Tools for grinding coffee beans without a grinder

How to grind coffee beans without a grinder

January 24, 2021July 4, 2019

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.

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Clinking coffee mugs outdoors

Making coffee while camping: 10 ways that work

February 20, 2021June 16, 2019

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.

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Aluminum Percolator Coffee Pot Parts

Percolator coffee vs. drip: How to tell the two brews apart

December 19, 2020April 11, 2019

Percolator and drip coffee are similar in many ways, but a few key distinctions make all the difference in the cup.

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