Are you looking to upgrade from your old, slow coffeemaker? If so, the Cuisinart DCC-3400P1 is an ideal choice. This stylish and efficient coffee machine that packs a powerful punch with its 12-cup carafe capacity and 24-hour programmability. But don’t just take our word for it – read on to find out why this coffeemaker…
When it comes to making coffee, everyone has their favorite methods. The French press and the Moka pot are two of the most popular coffee makers. Both make delicious coffee, but they’re also very different. Ask one hundred coffee enthusiasts which method is best, and they all won’t agree. The truth is that it boils…
French press coffee is a beloved brewing method that allows coffee lovers to experience their coffee beans’ full flavor and aroma. It is a simple process that involves steeping coffee grounds in hot water before plunging the plunger to separate the brewed coffee from the grounds. Steeping time is one of the most critical factors…
Once upon a time, there wouldn’t have been a coffee menu. Coffee was coffee, and tea was tea, right? Thankfully, times have changed, and we have so many choices available to us now. But with all of these options, it can get confusing. Two coffee drinks that people often wonder about are latte and mocha….
When you look around offices and homes, it’s common to see a Cuisinart coffee maker. It’s even the coffee maker of choice for many American TV shows, too – pay attention in the kitchen next time you watch a show! The popularity of these coffee makers is down to many reasons: Working out how to…
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 advice on how to clean Moka pot grime. Some say not to clean it at all – but that’s poor advice! If you do…
Suppose you were in an Italian home and speaking to someone of an older generation. In that case, you’d be told that the best coffee maker around is a Moka pot. Next, go to an Italian coffee shop and talk to a barista. Again, you’ll be told a high-end espresso machine is the way to…
Roasting coffee beans at home? Who thought that was a possibility?! Well, it is! Nothing beats a cup of coffee from beans you’ve just ground yourself. But what if you could roast them yourself too? If you have an air fryer, you’re in luck! These wonderful machines can be used to roast coffee beans! So…
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 over coffee, we’re here to help! When people want to make pour over coffee, but they don’t have a scale, they often…
If you’re like most coffee drinkers, you probably have a grinder that you use to grind your beans fresh each morning. But what if you don’t have a grinder? Or what if you’re traveling and don’t want to bring your coffee grinder? Don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to grind coffee beans without…
The small to medium-sized rodents that are squirrels are ubiquitous in all sorts of places around the world. In fact, the only places you won’t see them are in the vast polar regions and in very arid places. These aren’t all the same type of squirrel, however, but they can all be pests in the…
Very few people actually enjoy cleaning, especially when it comes to intricate machines like coffee machines. It can be a really frustrating process trying to clean old coffee grounds and splashes of milk from all the nooks and crannies in your Breville espresso machine. However, it’s a job that needs doing and you can often…
If you are a coffee lover, there is nothing better than the feeling of making your own coffee. And when you make your own coffee, there is no tool better than your Cuisinart coffee maker. But, when you are a regular coffee drinker and use the coffee maker multiple times almost every day, you would…
Two east African countries that are both famous for their coffees are Ethiopia and Kenya. The countries share a border of around 530 miles (867 km) and are both coffee producers, but they do have frequent conflict over their border – and it’s usually to do with resources like water. Ethiopian Coffee vs Kenyan Coffee…
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, which can result in undercooked or burnt tasting coffee. Most coffee grinders can be easily adjusted and calibrated by turning a small rotating ring or dial, usually found on…
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 dirtiest places in a coffee machine is the reservoir that holds the water. Over time, bacteria, mineral deposits, and mold can build up in the reservoir, degrading the quality of…
When high-pressure espresso machines were first invented in the 1940s, the crema was viewed as an undesirable byproduct of the pressurized extraction process. Achille Gaggia, the creator of the first machine with enough pressure to produce crema, began referring to the floating foam as ‘coffee crema’ (coffee cream in Italian), and eventually, the bitter-tasting foam…
To save you a little reading time we’re just going to come out and say it. The best Bunn coffee maker is in our opinion the Bunn Speed Brew. Choosing the best machine is a very difficult task, especially since Bunn is known for its quality products that perform above and beyond. Coffee is something…
Cold brew coffee is more expensive than regular coffee because of the time and effort needed in the preparation. You’ll also need a lot more coffee grounds to extract the perfect flavor profile. Many people prefer making cold brew coffee because of the taste. It’s also unique in that it can be made at home…
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 not interchangeable. Grounds and espresso powder are not the same, nor are they interchangeable in most recipes. Powder is water-soluble, more like instant coffee than ground, it’s ground into…