One of the things I love about crafting a great cup of coffee is just how easy it actually can be to make a good one consistently. But most of the time this actually rules out certain brewing methods. There was a time I would recommend the V60 as a great beginner brewing method. It […]
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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 […]
An Easy Guide to Making Cold Brew Coffee
In an earlier article titled Cold Brew Coffee is Not Rocket Science, I outlined just how easy it was to make cold brew coffee at home. No matter how you tackle the task of making cold brew, it all breaks down to some basic steps: Grind coffee to a medium coarse or regular coarse setting. […]
Coffee Cupping: A Basic Introduction
This article is meant to be used as a basic introduction. There are no right or wrong ways of cupping, but this should help the novice who wishes to enjoy the delights of origin coffee. The aim is to introduce you to what cupping is, why we cup, how we cup and some of the […]
Kyoto-Style Slow Drip Coffee
Kyoto style slow-drip coffee, which is also referred to as slow drip or Kyoto-Style coffee, is a coffee brewing style that was made popular in Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto-style slow drip coffee is made by letting water slowly, drop by drop, drip over coffee grounds. As this process has evolved, Kyoto-style brewers have become more and […]
The Coffee Siphon – The Simple Tutorial
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 […]
