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A latte artist at work on a design

These 7 Common Mistakes are Ruining Your Latte Art Masterpieces

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
Tchibo brewing espresso

Tchibo Coffee Machine Review: From Bean To Brew In 60 Seconds

The Tchibo Bean-To-Brew coffee machine hits the single-serve sweet spot between coffee pods and a real espresso machine.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Jar of instant coffee granules next to a white coffee cup

How Instant Coffee Compares To Real Coffee

Coffee experts generally consider instant coffee to be ‘real coffee’ because it is made from the same coffee beans as brewed coffee.

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

Moka Pot Iced Coffee Made Easy

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

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Hands picking through coffee cherries on a tray

Exotic Coffee Beans From Around The World

These exotic coffee beans are cultivated in far corners of the globe and bring a diverse array of tastes and aromas you won’t find in your everyday cup of joe.

Categories Beans
Diletta Mio espresso machine on a counter

Our Diletta Mio Espresso Machine Review

The Diletta Mio might be the last espresso machine upgrade you’ll ever need, and it’s still relatively affordable.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Smiling coffee farmer with a basket full of coffee cherries

Burundi Coffee Is Sweet, Fruity and Thriving

Burundi coffee comes from a small, landlocked country in East Africa with a unique climate and topography that’s ideal for growing high-quality Arabica beans.

Categories Beans
Sweet Starbucks-style coffee drink with whipped cream on top

Sweet Coffee And How To Achieve It

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
Breville Precision Brewer on left with Technivorm Moccamaster on right

Breville Precision Brewer vs. Technivorm Moccamaster

The Breville Precision Brewer and the Technivorm Moccamaster are among the best drip coffee makers out there. You’ll pay for their quality, but they deliver in spades.

Categories Gear
View inside a coffee grinder at its burrs

Grinder Seasoning: What’s The Point?

Grinder seasoning is the act of grinding through a batch of low-quality coffee to smooth out the harsh edges on your burrs.

Categories Gear
Woman half asleep while stirring cup of coffee

Why Coffee Doesn’t Wake You Up

If your coffee isn’t waking you up, you’re not alone. Let’s explore some reasons why that boost eludes some coffee drinkers.

Categories Coffee Knowledge
Woman plunging a French press

How to Use Fine Ground Coffee in a French Press

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.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Three women drinking coffee in the office

5 Best Keurig Coffee Machines for Office Use

Single-serve coffee machines like the Keurig are popular, approachable and versatile for the office.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Electric coffee percolator

Helping You Find The Best Electric Coffee Percolator

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
Three grind and brew coffee makers

11 Grind-And-Brew Coffee Makers Worth A Look

By combining grinder and brewer into a single unit, these machines make it so easy to brew from freshly ground beans.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Espresso grounds in a portafilter with a WDT tool in the background

WDT for Espresso: Better Distribution, Better Extraction

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
Rancilio Silvia espresso machine

Our Picks for the Best Espresso Machines Under $1,000

We like the Rancilio Silvia for its elegant design, impressive espresso extraction, and combination of customization and ease of use.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Heavy cream being poured into coffee

Heavy Whipping Cream Belongs In Your Coffee

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
Steaming cup of coffee against a crescent moon backdrop

Why Do People Drink Coffee After Dinner?

Coffee after dinner is a tradition for many families and cultures, while others just enjoy being able to continue socialize over a cup of coffee.

Categories Coffee Knowledge
Breville Barista Pro on left and Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine on right

Breville Barista Pro vs. Dual Boiler

The Breville Barista Pro is a home espresso machine that looks professional, while the Dual Boiler is a commercial-grade machine you can put in your home.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Bean clutch by Elsa Peretti

15 Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For The Coffee Lover In Your Life

Coffee is more than a beverage, it’s a passion. Help your sweetheart indulge their passion with one of these great Valentine’s gifts for coffee lovers.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Breville Bambino Plus on the left and Barista Express on the right

Breville Bambino Plus vs. Barista Express

The compact Breville Bambino Plus doesn’t come in with a built-in grinder like the Barista Express, but maybe that presents an opportunity.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
VST coffee refractometer

The 3 Best Coffee Refractometers out There Right Now

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

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
Couple buying coffee with a laptop

How To Buy Coffee: Everything You Need To Know

To buy the right coffee, you have to pay attention to the roast levels and where the beans are coming from.

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

AeroPress Champions Share Their Secrets

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

Categories Brewing
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

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

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

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
Espresso machine pouring out espresso in a Jura vs. De'Longhi comparison

Jura vs. De’Longhi: Know the Differences Before You Buy

Here’s what you need to know about the differences between Jura vs. De’Longhi espresso machines.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
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