When you first look at a siphon coffee maker, also known as a vacuum coffee maker, it looks like something from a science lab. What does this brewing method involve, then? Is it worth the hassle? Siphon coffee makers first came to the fore back in the nineteenth century. They remained popular until the mid-twentieth … Read more
If you love the simplicity of a French press, you’ll get first-class coffee in 3 minutes flat but what coffee should you use? Before anything else at all, we’ll make it clear that you should use freshly ground coffee so we’d advise you buy whole beans and grind directly before brewing. While grinding before brewing … Read more
If you’re hunting for a new coffee machine, confusion might already have set in… Maybe you fancy giving the pour-over method a try but you haven’t got the time or the patience for a dripper. If you prize speed and the ultimate in push-button convenience, why not try a single serve coffee maker? Top 20+ … Read more
Espresso beans are coffee beans that have been pressed and dark roasted to make espresso. The dark roast gives espresso its distinctive bold and bitter flavor. Any variety of coffee bean can be pressed to make espresso, but there are certain qualities that you should keep in mind to make sure that your next cup … Read more
There are many different ways to prepare your coffee whether you want the speed of a single-serve machine or to get back to basics with a French press or a pour-over dripper. The reality is, sometimes speed and convenience come out on top. If you’re busy and want the helping hand of an automated coffee … Read more
What do you most value when you’re making coffee? Addressing this question off the bat will make it far more likely you end up with an appropriate brewing system than a rash waste of money. If you’ve previously turned your nose up at the faithful French press and considered it a primitive method of making … Read more
While there’s no substitute for the sheer convenience of ground coffee, before we get started today, we’d like to slip in a qualification… If you insist on the very best from your coffee, you should buy and grind your own beans. This does require a little effort and you’ll need to invest in a grinder … Read more
If you’re hunting for the best coffee machine, you’ll be overwhelmed with options. If you’ve got even a passing interest in coffee, you’ll almost certainly have heard of automatic drip coffee makers but what are these exactly and why are they so popular? In the early 1900s, Melitta filters appeared on the market to streamline … Read more
When you think of coffee machines using K-Cup pods, perhaps Keurig springs instantly to mind. This is understandable since they dominate this segment of the market and have a broad range of outstanding pod-driven coffee makers. As you’ll see today, though, there are also plenty of other brands with some great capsule-based machines compatible with … Read more
When in the market for a coffee maker, you can quickly become overwhelmed by all the choices that are available. How can you choose between them when there are so many different types – cold brew, pour over, single serve, automatic drip brew, etc and so many other different options? See Also: Top 20 Best Espresso … Read more
Even if you’re a committed coffee fan, sometimes it’s nice to have a decaf on hand, especially if it’s later in the day and you want to ensure your sleep won’t be disturbed. Also, even if you often use specialty brewing methods like pour-over or cold brew, there’s something about the immediacy of a single … Read more
If you’re looking for the convenience of a single-serve coffee machine but you don’t want the running costs or environmental footprint of a pod-style coffee maker, Ninja comes flying to the rescue. See Also: Top 20+ Best Coffee MakersTop 7 Best Keurig Coffee MakersTop 7 Best Grind and Brew Coffee MakersTop 13 Best Single Serve … Read more
If you’ve got a Keurig coffee maker and you’re looking for the best K-Cup coffee pods, finding the right ones can be a confusing and time-consuming process. We’re here today to help streamline that for you and to make your life easier every step of the way. We tested a huge selection of pods and … Read more
If you’re a serious coffee fan, you’ll appreciate there’s a seemingly endless list of equipment you could buy… One essential if you’re looking to replicate your favorite coffee shop latte or cappucino is a milk frother. The best milk frothers for coffee come as manual, handheld or electric form and there’s no right or wrong … Read more
If you’re a true coffee lover, it’s well worth investing in a grinder. Far from being an unnecessary expense, it’s an investment that will ensure you drink your favorite elixir at its very finest. See Also: The 13 Best Coffee Grinder ReviewsTop 7 Best Manual Coffee GrindersTop 10 Best Coffee Grinders For French Press For … Read more
The foundation of a lip-smacking cup of coffee is fresh beans ground directly before brewing. The only way you can ensure this type of freshness is to invest in the best coffee grinder. Many people are put off grinding their own beans before they even get started. If you don’t know anything about the process, … Read more
What’s the purpose of a thermal carafe on a coffee maker? Well, perhaps you’ve got a larger family and you want to make a substantial brew so you’re not constantly heading over to the coffee maker in the morning. Maybe you work from home and you want to ensure there’s a steady supply of coffee … Read more
Keurig is a stellar brand responsible for bringing the single serve coffee maker to market and popularizing this convenient push-button brewing method. With pod sales accounting for billions of dollars in sales, Keurig might be a one-trick pony but it’s incredibly successful nevertheless. Today, we’ll look at 7 of the best Keurig coffee makers so … Read more
One of the most important factors in making a great cup of French press coffee is making sure that your coffee beans are ground properly. If the grounds are too fine, you will end up with sludge at the bottom of your cup that looks like something you might find at the bottom of an … Read more
Kona is the name given to coffee grown in the Kona Districts on the island of Hawaii. Only coffee grown in this area can legally be called Kona coffee, and the state of Hawaii has strict regulations in place to protect the authenticity of one of its most prized exports. The volcanic soil and frequent … Read more
For those who love the taste of coffee but who do not want a caffeine overload, the coffee offerings have traditionally been somewhat limited and less than desirable. Most of the widely available decaf coffees tended to be somewhat bitter with an underlying sourness that was less than pleasant. See Aslo: The 13 Best Nespresso … Read more