To be honest, I don’t often brew coffee with my Moka Pot. It seems like too much of a hassle. Getting the perfect amount of coffee in the filter without packing it too tightly or without making a mess on the counter with loose grounds is something that gets old real fast, especially when you […]
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Stovetop Espresso Brewing Tutorial
This is a quick tutorial on the stovetop espresso maker. It is also known as a Moka Pot and is sold under the name Bialetti. Let’s get started. #1 Fill the Bottom Chamber with Water Fill the bottom chamber with cold water. Stumptown Coffee advises pre-heating the water, so the coffee doesn’t cook on the stove. […]
Third Wave Water Review: Can Mineral Packets Make Better Coffee?
Around 2005, I took a tour of Stone Brewing in Escondido, California. During the tour, I learned that one of the first steps they take when making their ales is to strip all the minerals out of the water and then rebuild the water using a custom mineral blend. The custom blend was designed to […]
French Press Review – Small Farms Collective
In this article, I’ll show you how to make French Press coffee while discussing the French Press Coffee Maker by Small Farms Collective. French Press Coffee Maker 32 ounces by Small Farms Collective (Amazon USA) Inside the Box The French Press Coffee Maker from Small Farms Collective comes with an extra filter, a scoop for coffee, and […]
The Best Trends in Specialty Coffee (2018)
Last year, I wrote a list of complaints that I had about specialty coffee. You can read those at Things I Would Like to See Improved in Specialty Coffee (2017). With the exception of #2 (Bus Trays) and #4 (Mugs without Handles), most of those issues are still a problem. Unfortunately. However, there are lots of […]
The Alkani Cold Brew Coffee Maker – Review and Tutorial
One of the great things to happen in home coffee brewing in recent years has been the innovation in cold brew coffee gear. What do I mean by innovation? After all, a cold brewer doesn’t require power or need to maintain a specific temperature. A cold coffee brewer is simply a vessel for letting ground […]
