Rancilio Rocky Or Baratza Vario: Which Espresso Grinder Should You Choose?
People looking for a high-end yet relatively affordable coffee grinder often gravitate toward the Rancilio Rocky or Baratza Vario. We’ll help you decide.
Brewing
Turn Up The Temperature Of Your Nespresso
Nespresso machines produce reliably hot water, but at a relatively low temperature. We have some tips for enjoying Nespresso coffee at the temperatures you want.
Choosing Between Pour-Over And Automatic Drip Coffee
Pour-over coffee offers a more hands-on approach than automatic drip coffee, and transforms a mindless daily routine into more of a ritual.
8 Of The Best Espresso Machines For Under $2000
We present eight espresso machines that would be worth your $2000 investment—and one clear winner.
The Best Espresso Machines With Manual And Digital Pressure Profiling
Pressure profiling and its inseparable cousin, flow profiling, are really just means to achieve what we actually want, which is flavor profiling.
Deciding Between The Breville Infuser And Barista Express
The built-in grinder on the Barista Express is the key feature separating these two semi-automatic home espresso machines from Breville.
The Bezzera Unica Is A Great First Machine For Home Baristas
Our Bezzera Unica review shows that this machine from a pioneering Italian espresso brand delivers on form and functionality at an approachable price point.
How To Fix A Crack In Your Coffee Pot
This particular mishap can make for a devastating morning, so let’s learn how to fix a cracked coffee pot—and prevent cracks from happening in the first place.
Why Your Coffee Tastes Bitter (And How To Fix It)
Coffee, like many plants, contains bitter tasting components as a protection mechanism.
How to Choose Between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60
When choosing between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60, decide whether the priority is simplicity or flavor.
5 Coffee Beans We Recommend For Cold Brew
You can make cold brew from any beans, but you’ll taste the difference if you use beans roasted specifically for it.
The Lelit Bianca Brings Paddle Power To The People
You can get up to speed quickly on the Lelit Bianca, and keep learning for years to come.
How To Use Your Nespresso Machine
You’ve come face-to-face with a Nespresso machine and aren’t sure what to do next. We’re here to help.
AeroPress and Moka Pot Excel at Strong Coffee Made Simply
The AeroPress and moka pot both use small amounts of pressure to deliver a taste that’s almost espresso-like.
How To Clean And Maintain Your Espresso Machine
Cleaning your espresso machine of residue buildup is essential if you want to brew the best-tasting coffee possible.
7 Italian Espresso Machine Brands You Should Get To Know
Espresso is a rich part of Italian culture, so you can generally trust Italian brands to craft exquisite machines.
Your French Press Provides An Easy Way To Make Cold Brew
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.
A Red Eye Coffee Can Overcome Almost Any Morning
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.
A Guide To Cleaning Your Chemex
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.
How To Make Perfect Chemex Coffee Every Time
The Chemex is as simple and elegant a coffee brewer as you will find. It also makes terrific coffee when done right. Here we walk you through our process.
How To Brew Coffee With A Hario V60
Our guide to brewing coffee with a Hario V60 will help demystify the pour-over coffee method.
What Is A Pressurized Portafilter?
Learn how the two-layer bottom of pressurized portafilter adds extra pressure immediately after coffee extraction.
How To Make Espresso
The road to espresso mastery is one of trial and error, an artistic process as much as a technical one.
The Difference Between A Flat White And A Macchiato
We won’t pick a winner between the flat white and macchiato, but each drink has its time and place.
French Press Or Chemex: Which Brewing Method Is For You?
The glass carafe is usually where the similarities end with these two brewing methods that produce very different cups of coffee.
How to Work a Coffee Maker, Step by Step
Step by step instructions for how to use a coffee maker, valid for most automatic drip coffee makers.
The 7 Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Makers
We examined seven of the best thermal carafe coffee makers and found our favorite. Maybe it will be yours, too.
Mastrena Espresso Machine: Why You Can’t Own One
Unfortunately, this white whale hangs out only with the mermaids at Starbucks.
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.