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Coffee Grind Chart – The Ultimate Guide
Coffee Grind Chart – The Ultimate Guide Have you ever tried coffee that had a sour taste to it? Or maybe a flavor that seemed weak and watery? You checked your coffee maker, made sure the coffee dosage was correct, but something still seems off. Well, you’re not alone. There’s one thing even the most experienced […]
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How to Make Espresso at Home – The Ultimate Guide (Updated in 2020)
How to Make Espresso at Home: The Ultimate Guide This is it, folks. If you’ve been dying for a velvety dollop of caffeinated goodness in a demitasse made from the perfect, hip location known as your kitchen, here’s the everything-you-need-to-know guide on how to make espresso at home. Before we get into the techniques and […]
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Espresso 101: What is Crema?
Espresso 101: What is Crema? What is Crema? You may have heard the term “crema” used before but been unsure what all of those baristas were talking about. Or perhaps you’re curious about what makes the top of an espresso shot resemble the foaming aesthetic of a Guinness beer. What you are seeing, and what […]
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Latte vs Macchiato vs Cappuccino vs Mocha: What is the Difference?
Latte vs Macchiato vs Cappuccino vs Mocha: What is the Difference?If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between all of the fancy drinks your local coffee shop lists on their chalkboards, you aren’t alone. If you aren’t an espresso aficionado, it might be difficult to immediately understand the difference between a latte and a macchiato.Cafe […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Making French Press Coffee at Home
The Ultimate Guide to Making French Press Coffee at Home French Press is the closest we get these days to the original way of making coffee, and it’s continued to reinforce its superior qualities as a method the more time that passes. Before you write it off as not possible at the crack of dawn, […]
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Light Roast vs. Medium Roast vs. Dark Roast
Light Roast vs. Medium Roast vs. Dark Roast When it comes to expanding your coffee horizons, you can make some educated guesses based on two aspects: the origin of the beans and the roast. The origin of the beans obviously affects the flavor—different soils and types of beans change what ends up in your morning […]
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How to Make Bulletproof Coffee – Best Recipes and Tips
How to Make Bulletproof Coffee – Best Recipes and Tips Look, I’m just going to be upfront with you: I’m super against fad and trendy diets. I think they come with a lot of health risks and can be really disappointing for everyone except the company raking in the dough. Here’s where I cave a […]
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How to Descale a Keurig: Vinegar vs. Descaling Solution
Descaling is particularly important in single-serve machines including Keurigs. It’s absolutely necessary for a well-working (and clean!) machine.
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How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker
How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker I hear you’re in a bit of a pickle, my fellow coffee connoisseur! Your single-serve machine has crapped out after too many months of ignoring the descaling indicator (we warned you!), your trusty coffee pot brewer has finally kicked the dust after many years of honorable service, […]
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Chemex Coffee Brewing Guide – Background and Tutorial
Chemex Coffee Brewing Guide – Background and TutorialThis is one of those oldie-but-a-goodie moments. While a Chemex may look modern, you’ll find this relic in museums. It had its humble beginnings in 1941, where this pour-over method stole away high-brow coffee drinkers from the endlessly-popular percolator. Peter J. Schlumbohm is the creator of the Chemex, and […]
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