Gear
Shine On! How to Clean a Moka Pot in a Jiffy.
If you've got a Moka pot, you're wise to ask how to clean it properly. This task is one that's often misunderstood, and the internet is full of lots of poor...
24 Jan 2023
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Everything I’ve learnt about making coffee at home, written down so you don’t repeat my mistakes. New articles every week.
Gear
Moka Pot vs Espresso Machine: Which One Reigns Supreme?
Trying to decide between a Moka Pot and an Espresso Machine for your home brewing setup? Read our comparison to find out which option might be the best fit for you.
05 Jan 2023
Coffee Beans
How to Roast Coffee Beans in An Air Fryer
Roasting coffee beans at home? Who thought that was a possibility?! Well, it is!
16 Dec 2022
Brewing Basics
How to Make Pour Over Coffee Without A Scale
If you're a true coffee lover, you've probably tried - or want to try - every way of brewing coffee. If the next on your list of ways to brew coffee is pour...
08 Dec 2022
Coffee Beans
How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Grinder (7 Methods)
We've put together 7 easy methods to grind coffee beans without a grinder, now you can still enjoy the awesome goodness of properly gound coffee.
19 Oct 2022
Coffee Beans
Do Coffee Grounds Keep Squirrels Away?
The small to medium-sized rodents that are squirrels are ubiquitous in all sorts of places around the world.
20 Feb 2022
Gear
How to Clean a Breville Coffee Machine. (Step By Step)
Very few people actually enjoy cleaning, especially when it comes to intricate machines like coffee machines. It can be a really frustrating process trying...
12 Feb 2022
Coffee Beans
Ethiopian vs Kenyan Coffee: What is the Difference?
Two east African countries that are both famous for their coffees are Ethiopia and Kenya.
30 Jan 2022
Gear
How to Calibrate and Adjust Your Coffee Grinder.
One often overlooked aspect of creating a good coffee is the quality of the grind. A poorly calibrated coffee grinder will create a non-uniform grind size,...
29 Jan 2022
Gear
How To Clean And Descale A Coffee Machine Reservoir. (Properly)
As with any appliance, coffee machines need to be cleaned regularly to maintain good working order and cleanliness. Although it seems unlikely, one of the...
04 Jan 2022
Brewing Basics
Can You Make Coffee Crema With a French Press? (And How?)
When high-pressure espresso machines were first invented in the 1940s, the crema was viewed as an undesirable byproduct of the pressurized extraction process.
04 Jan 2022
Coffee Beans
Ground Coffee vs Espresso Powder (Are They The Same?)
Espresso and ground coffee are similar, but there are some important differences in the bean type, size of grounds, and flavors that mean they are usually...
16 Nov 2021