Growing up in an automatic-drip-coffee-maker household, I had never seen a Moka pot before going to college. I probably first saw a version of it at my older brother’s house and I just drank the dense coffee and thought nothing of it. Well, now I am thinking about it. I recently bought a Moka pot […]
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Cold Brew Coffee Recipe – Basic
Basic Cold Brew Recipe Thailand’s heat makes me crave cold coffee, but many cold coffees here are made with instant coffee that is bitter or overly sweet. So, when I started making my own cold brew I was blown away by the smooth, flavorful, and super clean coffee that resulted. You can find cold brew […]
How to Store Coffee Beans at Home
Coffee Storage You have some great beans but how do you store coffee to keep all those flavors and aromas fresh? First, let’s learn a little bit as to why coffee begins to lose its flavor after being roasted. The moment coffee is roasted it starts to go stale, that’s why it is recommended to […]
Guide to Coffee Roasts
Let’s get roasted! As you dive into the world or homebrewed coffee the roast of the coffee will become more and more important. All coffee that you drink has been roasted. You may hear/read words like light roast, Breakfast roast, or Vienna roast and wonder “what the heck does a ‘full city’ have to do […]
Choosing a Coffee Grinder
When you grind your own coffee at home you release more than a tantalizing aroma but also you are starting your brew with the freshest your coffee can be – grinding with a hand mill also makes you feel like an old-timey wise person. Get a coffee grinder. First, rest assured you are in the […]
Drip Brewing Basics
A real handmade cup of coffee Aside from immersion brewing (French press, cold brew) drip brewing is an easy and inexpensive way to start making great coffee at home. Even though this is a straightforward technique there are lots of small things you can play with to try to achieve that perfect cup. In fact, […]
Start Brewing Great Coffee At Home
How brewing coffee at home begins Do you remember the first time you had a truly amazing cup of coffee? Maybe traveling abroad, or at your favorite coffee shop, or a friend’s house? I had worked at Starbucks for over four years and it wasn’t until I was taught about food pairings and fresh-brewed coffee […]
French Press for Beginners
Home Brewing Basics – French Press I love being able to come down to my kitchen and brew myself the perfect…or at least a good cup of coffee. The smell and taste of coffee, not to mention the caffeine, just start the day off right. French press is a simple and rewarding way to brew […]