Tackling the Frustrating Problem of a Hard-to-Push French Press
A French press is one of my favorite ways to brew coffee. It’s a simple device that makes good coffee – and lots of it too! So, while I love French press coffee, I’ll admit … Read more
5 Best Cuisinart Coffee Makers: Start Your Day Right
When you’re looking for a new coffee maker, it can be a challenge to find the right brand and model. If you’ve settled on a Cuisinart coffee maker, you’ve made some steps into getting your … Read more
Cuisinart DCC-3400P1 Review: An In-Depth Look
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 … Read more
Moka Pot vs French Press: Which One Makes Better Coffee?
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. … Read more
How Long to Steep French Press: The Secret to a Perfect Brew
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 … Read more
Latte vs Mocha: A Comprehensive Comparison of Two Classic Coffee Beverages
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 … Read more
How to Use Your Cuisinart Coffee Maker for Coffee at Its Best
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 … Read more
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 advice on how to … Read more
Moka Pot vs Espresso Machine: Which One Reigns Supreme?
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 … Read more
How to Roast Coffee Beans in An Air Fryer
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? … Read more
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 over coffee, … Read more
How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Grinder (7 Methods)
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 … Read more
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. In fact, the only places you won’t see them are in the vast polar regions and in … Read more
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 to clean old coffee grounds and splashes of milk from all … Read more
Ethiopian vs Kenyan Coffee: What is the Difference?
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 … Read more
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, which can result in undercooked or burnt tasting coffee. … Read more
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 dirtiest places in a coffee machine is the reservoir that … Read more
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. Achille Gaggia, the creator of the first machine with enough pressure to … Read more
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 not interchangeable. Grounds and espresso powder are not the … Read more
Is Coffee Jelly Healthy? (Or Is It Bad For You?)
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 … Read more