So you have upgraded your beans, your grinder, and maybe a dozen other things in search of the perfect cup of coffee. But if you quest for more, the Kruve Coffee Sifter may be for you, as it promises to take your grind to the next level by giving you only the particle size you […]
The Naked Portafilter and Diagnosing Espresso Extraction Problems
You may have been wondering if there are any cool new coffee toys to improve your Barista skills. Oh sure, there are the ubiquitous click tamper thingies, and of course, the ever so sexy bathroom scale to measure your tamp pressure. One word – BORING! But if you want something that says “I know Starbucks […]
Battle of the Handheld Espresso Makers: Handpresso Wild Hybrid vs Wacaco Minipresso GR
The 21st century has arrived, and now you can take espresso to work, camping, travel, or anywhere on the go. These hand-powered portable espresso makers promise a very small footprint without the need for electricity or cartridges, all at a very reasonable price. Just add hot water and some finely ground coffee, and you are […]
The Coffee Martini
Martinis used to be a stiff drink. After all, it’s mostly hard liquor. Then James Bond came along and made the martini hip, and sometime in the 80’s or 90’s, they started adding “tini” to the end of everything, and the modern foo-foo martini was born. If done right, the “Coffeetini” or “Espresso Martini” can […]
Coffee Gator Kettle and Carafe Review
I have several standalone pourover cone coffee drippers, but the Coffee Gator is a little different in that it comes with a matched glass carafe and includes a stainless steel reusable cone filter. Strangely enough, I don’t have a proper kettle, so I am looking forward to using the Coffee Gator stainless steel kettle with built-in […]
UniTerra Nomad Espresso Machine Review
There are quite a number of handheld espresso makers, mainly targeted at campers, backpackers, and ultra light road warriors. The Nomad by UniTerra is similar in that it is hand-operated and requires no electricity, but it comes in a larger though still portable form factor. It seems more appropriate for a picnic, road trip, vacation […]