Michael Allen Smith

A few months ago I received a wonderful gift. A coffee siphon. The coffee siphon may appear intimidating at first glance, however, it is really easy to brew excellent coffee with it. There are more comprehensive guides out there. This is a simple one just to get you started with the basics. #1 Measure and […]

I have a friend that loves coffee but doesn’t make it at home. Well, I have several friends that fit that description. They spend a lot of money in coffee shops. For them, making coffee is too much work. Trying to convince them that using an AeroPress or the Bonavita Dripper is easy is a […]

In the early 2000s, I recall reading an article online that made a strong case for why instant coffee didn’t have to suck. I’ve since forgotten where I read it, but the core message stuck with me. If one used a really good coffee, it could, in theory, preserve much of the flavor that we […]

One of the most asked questions related to coffee is: What is the best way to store coffee? In this article, we will go the best ways to keep the coffee you purchase fresher longer. We will also cover what not to do and then end with a few product recommendations for storing your coffee […]

Making great coffee at home is something that should be easy and inexpensive. With the right equipment and our Coffee Brewing Guide, it is. Here on INeedCoffee, we have a comprehensive list of the best equipment called Essential Coffee Gear. In this article, I’d like to introduce the items on the list and match them […]

Fellow recently developed the Prismo, which is a custom filter for making espresso shots using the AeroPress. Is it really possible to make espresso shots with the Prismo filter for the AeroPress? For almost two years now I have been on a quest to get my AeroPress to make something closer to a true espresso […]