Raising the bar on coffee.
Believe it or not, ground coffee begins to stale within around 20 seconds of being ground. This is because the surface area of the coffee particles is so small, oxygen can do damage faster than it can when the coffee is still in bean form. Since ground coffee doesn’t last or stay fresh for very […]
What’s the Difference? We compare French Press vs. Drip coffee by looking at both brewing methods and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. French Press and Drip coffee are both incredibly popular ways of making coffee. We are often asked: what is the difference in French press vs. drip coffee? Which one makes better coffee? To […]
We get this question a lot. Can you eat coffee beans? The short answer is yes. If you can brew it, you can consume it. But you can brew tea from tea leaves, and you don’t see people walking around munching on dried mint leaves. Coffee beans are rather crunchy and bitter in their roasted […]
In the last few years, a new buzzword has gained popularity in coffee/tea culture: “cascara”. You may be wondering, “What is this mystical sounding thing and how do I drink it?” Cascara, which means “shell” in Spanish is the outer skin of the coffee fruit. While most of the stuff we drink tends to be […]
This is a guest post from our friends at Camano Island Coffee. You can find the original post here. All too often, I hear people say ‘I can’t drink coffee because it gives me heartburn!’ Yes, acid reflux is a real problem that many people experience after drinking coffee. However, not all coffee is created equal! […]
The Ripple Maker by Coffee Ripples Coffee shops are everywhere. And it takes a lot for a good coffee shop to stand out amongst all others, especially in a big city like New York or LA. Luckily, our friends at Coffee Ripples have figured out how to make your shop the talk of the town. […]
Making a great cup of coffee doesn’t do you much good if you can’t take it with you on-the-go. A good travel mug is one that keeps your drink warm, doesn’t leak, and doesn’t impart any weird flavors. I looked at 3 popular travel coffee mugs and evaluated them based criteria that I find the […]
The French press, also known as the coffee press, is a full-immersion coffee brewing device known for producing a rich, full-bodied brew. It involves pouring hot water over the grounds, waiting the specified extraction time, then pressing down on a plunger to separate the coffee from the grounds. It’s prone to over-extraction but can be […]
A good cup of coffee starts with a batch of freshly roasted beans. Freshly roasted beans result from the careful combination of green coffee beans, heat, and a little bit of time. For most coffee drinkers, the freshest coffee comes from the grocery store. Unfortunately, grocery store coffee isn’t actually all that fresh. Many coffees […]
Many coffee enthusiasts have an AeroPress laying around somewhere in their kitchen. As coffee-making apparatuses go, the AeroPress remains one of the most cost-effective tools for brewing a quality cup of coffee. And at ~$30, it can also be a great introduction to brewing espresso in-house without the need for more pricey equipment. In the […]