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Brewing

SAKI Baristan electric gooseneck kettle

The 11 Best Electric Gooseneck Kettles On The Market

We pick a winner from four of the best electric gooseneck kettles for making pour-over coffee.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides
Glass of iced coffee on a table

How To Make Iced Coffee Out Of Hot Coffee

It’s a hot summer day but you still need your caffeine. Here’s how to turn that pot of freshly brewed joe into cool iced coffee.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips, Coffee Drinks
Glass of dirty coffee on tray

Dirty Coffee: What It Is and How To Make It

If you’ve never tried dirty coffee before, you’re in for a treat. Here’s how you can make this special drink at home.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Boiling coffee in moka pot that was sputtering

Moka Pot Sputtering? Here’s an EASY Fix

This is why your moka pot is sputtering—and how to fix it.

Categories Brewing, Gear
Milk frother preparing milk instead of steamer

Milk Frother vs. Steamer: How To Pick the Right Tool for Your Lattes

This is what you need to know about the differences between a milk frother vs. steamer.

Categories Brewing Tips, Coffee Knowledge

Which Milks Can You Froth? We Tested Them All!

We decided to try out as many milks as we could get our hands on, and find out which ones froth the best.

Categories Brewing Tips, Coffee Knowledge
Gaggia Classic espresso machine with other espresso making equipment

Find The Best Beginner Espresso Machine For Your Budget

Espresso machines for beginners can be had for as little as $100, or close to $1000 if you want to aim high.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Heat exchange espresso machine on a kitchen counter

Heat Exchange vs. Dual Boiler Espresso Machine: Which Should You Choose?

Heat exchange and dual boiler espresso machines are separated by how they handle different temperatures for pulling espresso and steaming milk.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Pressure gauge on a Breville espresso machine with pressure indicator at zero

Troubleshooting a Breville Espresso Machine with no Pressure

A Breville espresso machine brewing at low or no pressure can be caused by barista error, or more technical reasons that require repair.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Low retention coffee grinder

These Are the BEST Low Retention Coffee Grinders Out There Right Now

A low-retention coffee grinder ensures that all the beans you weighed end up in your cup.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Coffee scoop dipping into a container of coffee beans

Learn How Much Coffee Per Cup for a Perfect Brew

Discover how much coffee grounds per cup for various cup sizes. Get precise measurements in grams, scoops, and tablespoons for the perfect brew.

Categories Brewing Tips
Man at kitchen table with coffee getting soaked by rain while reading the paper

This Is Why Your Breville Espresso Machine Is Leaking—And How To Fix It

Not sure why your Breville espresso machine is leaking? Here’s how to find the culprit.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Breville espresso machine next to a Breville grinder

Here’s How Often You Need To Clean Your Breville Espresso Machine

This is everything you need to know about how often to clean your Breville espresso machine and how to clean the parts.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Closeup of a control dial on a Nespresso machine

Use These 10 Nespresso Tips and Tricks To Get the Most Out of Your Machine

Want to boost your Nespresso game? These 10 Nespresso tips and tricks will help you make a brilliant cup of coffee.

Categories Brewing Tips
Temperature gauge

Here’s How To Get the PERFECT Coffee Brewing Temperature

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
Espresso pouring out of machine into two shot glasses

Can You Use Regular Coffee in an Espresso Machine?

It’s not a crime to use regular coffee in an espresso machine. But should you? Here’s what you need to know.

Categories Brewing
Barista pours milk into a large glass of iced coffee

Here’s How To Order Iced Coffee at Starbucks—Without Sounding Like an Amateur

Not sure how to order iced coffee at Starbucks? Here are some quick tips that’ll have you ordering like a pro!

Categories Coffee Drinks, Coffee Knowledge
Two white piggy banks in a bed of coffee beans

6 of the Cheapest Ways to Make Coffee

If you’re a coffee fanatic on a budget, finding cheap ways to make coffee can be difficult. Here we rank some options starting with the cheapest.

Categories Brewing

Recommended Settings for the Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Whatever your brewing method, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro can handle your beans.

Categories Brewing, Gear
Overhead view of an AeroPress coffee maker filled with coffee, next to a cup

The Pros and Cons of Brewing Coffee with an AeroPress

The AeroPress has a “hipster” reputation as a favorite amongst baristas and coffee geeks, but it’s a quick, easy way to make delicious coffee in any home.

Categories Brewing, Gear
Cuisinart DCC-3200 coffee maker on a kitchen island

The Best Coffee Makers Under $100

Choosing a coffee maker for your kitchen can make your head spin, because such a wide variety are available. Here are 10 of the best for under $100.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Hand holding up a chocolatey whipped coffee drink inside a Starbucks coffee shop

11 of Our Favorite Starbucks Coffee Drinks

If you’d like to shake things up on your next visit, consider choosing from this curated list of 11 of the best Starbucks coffee drinks.

Categories Coffee Drinks
A coffee drink topped with two inches of cold foam in a glass next to a manual milk frother

How to Make Cold Foam at Home

Microfoam has always been a nice way to top off a cappuccino. Now you can switch to cold foam and get the same smooth, creamy experience atop iced coffee.

Categories Brewing Tips
Closeup of a cup of coffee on a picnic table outdoors

6 Chicory Coffee Brands We’re Rooting For

Chicory coffee offers many of the same benefits as regular coffee without the acidity, jitters or crash. Here are some brands to try.

Categories Buying Guides, Coffee Drinks
Closeup of a spoon piled high with instant coffee crystals

10 Brands That Prove How Far Instant Coffee Has Come

Instant coffee has improved dramatically in recent years, and these 10 instant coffee brands can’t be beat for convenience and a quick caffeine boost.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides
Man pulling a shot with a high-end home espresso machine

The High Cost of an Espresso Machine Explained

Manufacturers aren’t trying to gouge you, it’s just that everything in a quality espresso machine costs money.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
A Sharp microwave oven

How to Make Coffee in the Microwave

Many of the microwave coffee brewing methods we describe here can be executed using items you already have in your home.

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A Starbucks Frappuccino topped with whipped cream and cocoa dust

Everything You Need To Know About The Frappuccino

No drink speaks of caffeine-laden, sugary decadence quite like the Insta-worthy Frappuccino. But if you’re a coffee traditionalist, it might require a little explanation.

Categories Coffee Drinks, Coffee Knowledge
Hand holding a mesh sieve containing brown powder

How To Make Coffee Without A Filter

Waking up in anticipation of a coffee and realizing you have no filter is frustrating. But don’t worry, you probably have many alternatives in front of you.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
A person reaching for a cup of coffee with a Chemex carafe in the foreground

How To Keep Your Chemex Coffee Warm

The downside of delicious Chemex coffee is trying to figure out how to keep it hot. Here are some solutions.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
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