Arabica vs Robusta Coffee Beans: What is the Difference?

Arabica vs Robusta Coffee Beans

In this post hopefully, we’ll help clear up this debate, and help you understand which one is best and why. Do you know that most coffee production in the world comes from two main varieties? These two main coffee varieties are Arabica and Robusta. While Arabica has gained a lot of reputation, Robusta seems to … Read more

Ethiopian vs Kenyan Coffee: What is the Difference?

Freshly Harvested Coffee Beans

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 … Read more

How to Calibrate and Adjust Your Coffee Grinder.

How to adjust a 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, 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 … Read more

How To Clean And Descale A Coffee Machine Reservoir. (Properly)

How to clean a coffee machine reservoir

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 … Read more

Can You Make Coffee Crema With a French Press? (And How?)

A Cafetiere with no crema

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 … Read more

Best Bunn Coffee Maker: We Review 5 of the Best BUNN has to offer

BUNN HQ Building

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 … Read more

Why is Cold Brew Coffee More Expensive Than Regular Coffee?

Jars of Cold Brew Coffee

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 … Read more

Ground Coffee vs Espresso Powder (Are They The Same?)

Espresso Powder vs Ground Coffee

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 … Read more

Is Coffee Jelly Healthy? (Or Is It Bad For You?)

Is Coffee Jelly Healthy?

Combining hot coffee, sugar, gelatin, and whipped cream into a sweet dessert is never going to be super healthy, but coffee jelly has some serious health benefits not found in other desserts, and the recipe is versatile enough that you can cut out the calories and caffeine if you want to. Coffee jelly is perfectly … Read more

How To Season A Moka Pot (Step By Step)

How to Season Your Moka Pot

Relax if you’ve just bought a new Moka pot and realized your coffee tastes horrible! New mokas often give your coffee a metallic or chemical aftertaste without proper seasoning.  Luckily, seasoning a Moka is quick and easy and will have your coffee tasting great in under 30 minutes. The simplest way to season your Moka … Read more

Do Percolators Burn Coffee? (Avoid Burnt Percolated Coffee)

Coffee Percolator in the Kitchen

If there’s one coffee brewing method that has a worse reputation than any other, its the humble percolator, but for every detractor complaining about burnt coffee, there’s a percolator proponent waiting in the wings with their perfectly perked coffee. If percolators were really that bad, why would anyone use them?  Percolators don’t burn the coffee, … Read more

6 Easy Methods To Fix Your Sputtering Moka Pot

Sputtering Moka Pot

A sputtering, bubbling, hissing, or spitting moka pot is more than just an annoyance. Moka pots are full of pressurized steam and hot water, so any sputtering is potentially dangerous.  A sputtering moka is caused by too much pressure inside your moka pot. This may be because you’ve got the heat on too high, you’ve … Read more

How To Use a Moka Pot on an Induction Stove

How to use a Moka Pot on an Induction Stove

Although induction hobs have been around since the 80s, they still only make up around 5% of stoves in the US, so many appliance manufacturers don’t consider it a priority.  Most moka pots can not be used on an induction stove without an induction adaptor, since most moka pots are made from non-magnetic materials (usually … Read more

Does A French Press Make Coffee Less Acidic?

Does a French Press Make Coffee Less Acidic

The beauty of using a french press to brew your coffee is that you have full control over the variables that affect the taste. This means that you can perfect your process over time to get your cup of coffee tasting exactly the way you like it. Using a french press doesn’t make your coffee … Read more

Best Automatic Pour Over Coffee Maker: We Probe The Top 7

Best Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Makers

The best automatic pour over coffee maker right now is the Breville BDC450 Precision Brewer. Stick around for the rest of this guide, and I’ll explain why. Coffee lovers are a strange breed. Some of them like their coffee to taste the same every day all their life and they take great pains to ensure … Read more

Hario Vs Chemex: Which Pour-Over System is Best?

Making Pour Over Coffee with a Chemex

Our Chemex vs Hario comparison will help you decide which pour-over system would suit your pocket and your lifestyle. Nothing is better than starting your day with a great cup of coffee. Though having a fancy latte or espresso in coffee shops is what we all love, what is better than having the same quality … Read more