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How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Grinder

December 19, 2021
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/ By Greg Haver
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what if your grinder breaks down? Or, worse yet, you don’t even have a grinder? If that’s the case, don’t worry. It’s still possible to grind your coffee even without one.

How Much Caffeine is in a Cup of Coffee?

November 7, 2021
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/ By Greg Haver

How much caffeine is thereexactly in a cup of coffee depends on several factors, some of which include the type of brewing method used…

Flat White vs. Latte – What’s the Difference?

October 31, 2021
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/ By Greg Haver

If you have ever wondered “What is a flat white?” and how it differs from a traditional latte – this article is for you.

AeroPress Brewing Tutorial – Learn Standard and ‘Inverted’ Methods!

May 7, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean

AeroPress Brewing Tutorial – Learn Standard AND ‘Inverted’ Methods!If you’re looking to shake up the way you brew coffee, the Aeropress coffee maker might be exactly what you’re looking for. French press is so yesterday and drip coffee is so… mundane, right? There’s something about brewing with an AeroPress that feels modern even though it looks […]

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee – The Ultimate Guide

April 26, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee – The Ultimate Guide Cold brew coffee is totally in right now, so it makes sense that you want to jump on the bandwagon. You can pay out the nose for it at your nearest ‘bucks, or you can easily make it at home for pennies on the dollar. […]

How to Make Kyoto-Style Cold Drip (or Slow Drip) Coffee

April 25, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean
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How to Make Kyoto-Style Cold Drip (or Slow Drip) Coffee Japan has a unique way of doing just about everything, and coffee is no exception. Not only does Kyoto-Style Slow Drip coffee come out complex, aromatic, and nuanced, but it also looks the coolest.Don’t be put off by the complex visage of the Kyoto-style dripper. […]

Stovetop Espresso Brewing Tutorial – Moka Pot Method

April 23, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean
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Stovetop Espresso Brewing Tutorial – Moka Pot Method There’s something to be said for old world charm. If you’re missing some antiquity in your life, or are just living in a small apartment, the Moka Pot Method for making a delicious shot of espresso is exactly what you need.There was an error in that sentence, […]

How to Make Vietnamese Coffee – Best Recipes and Tips

April 18, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean

How to Make Vietnamese Coffee – Best Recipes and Tips One of the best parts about the spread of customs and ideas are the wonderful ways that cultures influence them. The French colonists brought coffee to Vietnam, who took the recipe and did whatever they damn-well pleased with it. I could tell straight off the […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

April 6, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean
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The Beginner’s Guide to Jamaican Blue Mountain CoffeeThere are some things we pay more for, understanding that money equates to a better product. Or at least that’s how it’s supposed to work. Like the ever-praised Yirgacheffe coffee from Ethiopia, Blue Mountain coffee from Jamaica is another of the highly-regarded beans of the coffee world. But whenever […]

Nespresso vs Keurig: Comparison Guide [2023 Updated]

March 30, 2020
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/ By Rachel Bean

Nespresso vs Keurig: Comparison Guide (2023) Among the growing number of home coffee maker brands to choose from, both Nespresso and Keurig remain at the top of the list. If you’re addicted to coffee, like I am, those names likely sound familiar and you probably have some strong opinions about them. But for those new to […]