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Vac-PotA Vac Pot PrimerMark Prince  
 Mark Prince explains both the history of the vac pot brewing system and how the process works. 
TastesA World of FlavorAlex Scofield  
 A description of tastes and flavors for coffee beans from major world regions, and some factors that contribute to a coffee's taste. 
AeroPressAeroPress Coffee Maker TutorialRyan Jacobs  
 The Aerobie AeroPress is a single cup coffee brewing system that will provide excellent use when traveling or even as your solution for quality office coffee. 
KeurigAlternate Uses for Your Keurig Coffee MakerR.L. Fielding  
 The Keurig Coffee Maker is capable of making more than just coffee. 
Electric KettleAvoiding Plastic – 3 Stainless Steel Electric Kettle OptionsMichael Allen Smith  
 I think I might have been the last person to get this memo: Hot Water + Plastic = Bad. 
CampingBackcountry Coffee ReduxMatt Evans  
 As an avid backpacker and backcountry enthusiast from the caffeine soaked streets of the northwest, I have searched high and low for an easy way to make great coffee away from the conveniences of home. 
Flavored CoffeeBefore and After: The Flavoring DebateCB Miller  
 Should one buy flavored coffee or regular coffee with flavored syrups? 
TurkishBrewing Turkish Coffee Using a Traditional Tabletop BurnerKarolos Tsiligirian  
 Before electricity and gas people used plain old fire to make coffee! They used wood fire and big pots, and they ground their coffee with stones or wood 
WaterBrewing Water QualityA Charles Scott  
 The importance of water quality when brewing espresso. 
BrewingCafe Cubano (Cuban Coffee)Maria-Victoria Suarez  
 In this tutorial, Vicki Suarez shows you how to make Cuban Coffee and Cafe con Leche. 
Brazilian CoffeeCafezinho (Coffee Brazilian Style)Sheila Thomson  
 Learn how to make traditional Brazilian style coffee. 
Vietnamese CoffeeCaphe Phin TutorialSebastian Little  
 Vietnamese coffee is surprisingly good. The best preperation I found while visiting was this remarkably simple drip filter made of stainless steel. 
ChemexChemex BrewingMichael Allen Smith  
 An overview and tutorial on how to make coffee using the Chemex brewing system. 
MachinesChoosing My Coffee MakerMalcolm Pang  
 This coffee brewer guide is meant to assist buyer to choose the ideal single cup coffee brewer for individual use. All coffee brewers are capable of making good coffee but not all of them are designed for single cup brewing. 
Vac-PotCleaning and Maintaining your Utopia Vac PotLura Lee  
 Brewing and cleaning tips for the Starbucks Utopia vac pot brewing system 
Eritrea and EthiopiaCoffee Cultures: Eritrea and EthiopiaStefanie Mason Spencer  
 In Eritrea (pronounced er-ih-TRAY-uh), coffee is not merely something that starts on a timer and brews into to-go cups, but it is a ceremony, a ritual, a meaningful time to sit down with friends and family to chat. 
CuppingCoffee CuppingMichael Griffin  
 Cupping is the skill of measuring a flavor profile of a given coffee. Learn how professional tasters rate each crop from cupping. 
CuppingCoffee Cupping: A Basic IntroductionSteve Leighton  
 Learn how coffee is cupped and what flavors to look for. 
CoffeeCoffee For DadMichelle Faber  
 Interestingly every coffee has its own character profile, it's own nature. Wouldn't it be a novel and interesting thought to match the style of a coffee gift, to Dad's own very special style? 
TasseographyCoffee Fortune Telling With a Turkish Coffee PotStefanie Mason Spencer  
 You walk into a dimly lit room and take a deep breath, inhaling the dense and thick aroma of incense in the air. The walls are adorned with deep colors, green and burgundy and gold, and you can hear a jingling noise becoming louder and closer. You sit in front of a small table waiting for someone to arrive. 
BeansCoffee Profiling and Dessert PairingMichelle Faber  
 Coffee is to be no longer underrated. It's no longer that set of tin cans lining the common supermarket shelf and will likely no longer be so disrespected. Coffee is now the pride of the same connoisseur who for so many millennium prized and cherished wines and chocolates. 
StorageCoffee StorageRyan Jacobs  
 Ryan Jacobs gives a cogent and complete answer to the burning question: How should I store my coffee? In other words: 'To Freeze Or Not To Freeze.' 
StorageCoffee Storage Common SenseCB Miller  
 A roaster provides common sense advice on how best to store coffee. 
Cold BrewCold Brew Coffee with the Toddy Coffee MakerMichael Allen Smith  
 About 10 years old when I knew far less about coffee than I do today, I attempted my first cold brew coffee. It was a disaster. The coffee was so vile and disgusting I threw it out after a single sip. 
Cold BrewCold Brewed Coffee on the CheapMalcom McFarren  
 If you are a regular visitor to this site, you are already probably aware of the drink that is known as cold-brewed coffee. There are at least two other articles that go into the advantages/disadvantages of the cold brewing method compared to the many hot-brewing methods available. 
CowboyCowboy Coffee, Backpacker StyleJoe Poerschke  
 Brewing coffee in the great outdoors. 
CampfireCowboy Coffee: ArbucklesCB Miller  
 Learn how the cowboys made coffee over an open fire. 
CuppingCupping - A Sensory ExperienceJohn Carrier  
 If you've tried freshly roasted coffee you probably have a decent idea how palate-pleasing it can be. But, how good is it really? 
CuppingCupping: The Elements of Quality CoffeeChristopher Schaefer  
 Chistopher Schaefer discusses the elements of quality coffee with specific reference to a cupping session involving Mexican dry processed coffee. 
DecafDecaf Coffee MethodsStefanie Mason Spencer  
 Can decaf taste just as good as regular coffee? Is it processed with chemicals? Can it be decaffeinated without chemicals? Is there a coffee plant that does not contain caffeine at all? After it is decaffeinated does it still contain some caffeine? 
CuppingFinding the Best of the Best in CoffeeMichelle Faber  
 There are, nowadays, a limited number of coffee roasters that independently test their coffee beans for taste observations and aromas. These beans are graded and assessed just like fine wine. 
CoffeeFinding the Coffee that fits your StyleMichelle Faber  
 What sorts of coffees do you prefer? Everyone seems to find a certain flavor profile most likable to their taste. 
BuyingGeneral Guide to Buying CoffeeMaxwell Miller  
 This guide will help clear up the basics of choosing and buying coffee. 
Drip CoffeeGood To the Last Drip: Part 1Ryan Jacobs  
 Part one of a two part tutorial. Learn the basics of preparing drip coffee in order to make a wise auto-drip purchase. 
Drip CoffeeGood To the Last Drip: Part 2Ryan Jacobs  
 Part 2 of 2 articles on auto-drip coffee making. This discussion is about what to look for in purchasing an Auto-Drip coffee maker. 
ArabicHow Dark is Your Arabic Coffee?Holland Morgan  
 With a great sense of self-satisfaction I poured the steaming, dark roasted brew, smelling just faintly of cardamom into the tiny cup in front of my father in law. 
TipsHow You Brewin'?CB Miller  
 Coffee lovers are snobs, to a point. Once the brewing is complete they can't refuse a good cup of coffee. They will however argue endlessly as to what technique is best for getting to the cup. 
TurkishIbrik Cezve - Turkish Coffee MakerKarolos Tsiligirian  
 An Ibrik or Cezve is a Turkish coffee maker (pot) designed specifically to make Turkish coffee. In Greece the ibrik is know as briki. 
MaintenanceKeep Your Coffee Equipment CleanRyan Jacobs  
 Learn the basics and the necessity for keeping your home coffee equipment clean. Ryan Jacobs covers cleaning of the French Press, Automatic Drip and home espresso machine. 
Press PotKeeping Your French Press CleanAlex Nathanson  
 We can't stress this one enough: a clean French Press is vital to good tasting coffee. Fortunately, cleaning a French Press isn't difficult and only takes a few minutes. 
Latte ArtLatte ArtLura Lee  
 Learn how to make designs in the foam of your latte from Mark Christman of Cafe Bravo. 
PodsMake Your Own Coffee PodsJohn Wolf  
 Learn how to make your own coffee pods. 
TipsMaking a Delicious Cup of CoffeeAlton Brown  
 Coffee brewing tips from TV's Favorite Chef Alton Brown. 
Moka PotMoka Pot StoveDavid Laaneorg  
 Being a person who appreciates a good cup of coffee, I have always been interested in doing everything possible to ensure that my cup is a good one. I have also been a person of sub-average means, so although a full on espresso maker is something I would love to have, I can't bring myself to buy one of those really cheap-ass machines that will never really do a good job. 
Press PotPerfect Your French PressLura Lee  
 Learn how to use the French Press in this tutorial by Lura Lee and Ryan Jacobs. 
TurkishPreparing a Traditional Turkish CoffeeEyal Rosen  
 In recent my travel to Istanbul, I researched tens of coffeehouses, and found the perfect cup, in the centuries old Ali Pasha coffee house. 
Press PotPress Pot TutorialMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to brew press pot coffee and discover how to correct the most common brewing mistakes. 
Vac-PotRevitalize Old Rubber Vac Pot GasketsRobert Badgett  
 I love vac pot coffee. What's not to love? It's fun to brew and the coffee is as good as brewed coffee can be, without the sediment you get with a press pot. 
SenseoSenseo Coffee BrewingMichael Allen Smith  
 An overview and tutorial on brewing with the Senseo Coffee Machine. 
SenseoSenseo Pod ReviewINeedCoffee Staff  
 Our reviewer is MIA, so no reviews. Sorry. 
SenseoSenseo RevisitedMichael Allen Smith  
 The article Senseo Coffee Brewing has caused quite a reaction and some confusion. This follow-up hopes to address some the common questions. 
Cold BrewSimplified Cold Brewing MethodTom Dawkins  
 A simplified cold coffee brewing method. 
OverviewSix Coffee Brewing TechniquesAlexander Haas  
 All six brewing techniques are described. 
Flavored CoffeeSpicing It UpCB Miller  
 Using spices and flavored syrups to make unique great tasting java that exceeds the quality of pre-flavored coffee. 
CuppingThe Art of Coffee TastingStefanie Mason Spencer  
 What does your favorite coffee taste like? Would you consider it bold or delicate, acidic or smooth? Is your coffee heavily fruited, with distinct mango and tamarind scents? 
Vac-PotThe Balancing SyphonMaria Tindemans  
 An overview, history, and tutorial on the balancing syphon brewing system. 
MelittaThe Melitta Manual 6-cup Coffee MakerDavid Kilpatrick  
 Writers need coffee. Since absinthe isn't around any more, it is about as good as we can do in terms of stimulating our synapses. But I digress. 
Turkish CoffeeThe World's First Coffee Pot: Turkish CoffeeNatasha Williams  
 Natasha Williams discusses the preparation, culture and history of Turkish Coffee. 
French PressTroubleshooting French Press CoffeeMichael Allen Smith  
 It's been five years since I wrote the Press Pot Tutorial. Since then I've brewed a lot of coffee in my press pot. A lot of coffee. Along the way I've developed a checklist of steps to take to improve the taste of French Press coffee. 
TurkishTurkish Coffee MakingKarolos Tsiligirian  
 Turkish coffee is the oldest method used to prepare coffee from roasted beans. Once roasted the coffee gets ground to an extra fine coffee powder (finer than espresso). You can also grind you own coffee beans using a traditional Turkish coffee grinder or a modern burr grinder. 
TurkishTurkish Coffee TutorialCraig A Haller  
 A step-by-step tutorial on how to prepare Turkish coffee. 
Vac-PotVac Pot Brewing with the Bodum SantosRyan Jacobs  
 Tutorial on how to brew vacuum pot coffee using the Bodum Santos. 
Vac-PotVac Pot Brewing with the Starbucks UtopiaLura Lee  
 Learn how to brew vacuum pot coffee with the Starbucks Barista Utopia. 
Vac-PotVac Pot Brewing with the Yama SyphonRyan Jacobs  
 Learn how to prepare coffee in the Yama Vacuum brewer. 
Vac-PotVacuum Pot BrewingRyan Jacobs  
 Vacuum brewers come in many shapes and sizes, yet they are more alike than they are different. They have the same basic components and operate on the same basic principles. You may also hear of these devices referred to as vac pots. 
VietnameseVietnamese CoffeeCraig A Haller  
 Learn how to brew Vietnamese style coffee.