If you’re new to coffee or maybe you just don’t know, blade coffee grinders are simply inferior to burr coffee grinders for a couple of reasons. I get into those soon enough, but because it’s “known” that blade grinders aren't as good they are constantly trashed. But with that being said it still doesn’t answer the question, are blade grinders really that bad? I’ve been … [Read more...] about Are Blade Grinders Really That Bad? How To Hack Bad Coffee Grinders
What Is Special About Chemex Coffee And What You Need To Know
A Chemex coffee maker is a particular type of coffee brewing system that comes from the pour-over family of coffee styles. There seem to be two kinds of people when it comes to Chemex brewing. There is one group that swear by it and only want to brew it. The other group seems to think it’s a little overrated. What I want to focus on in this post are the facts about Chemex … [Read more...] about What Is Special About Chemex Coffee And What You Need To Know
Is Making Cold Brew Worth It
Even though it’s now mid-February and winter is winding down doesn’t mean it’s too early in the year for cold brewed coffee. Yeah, obviously a big cup of cold brew is great on a summer day, but cold brew is also amazing when you heat it up! More on that later, first though, let’s answer the question: is making cold brew worth it? For me, and a lot of coffee lovers, the … [Read more...] about Is Making Cold Brew Worth It
Is A French Press Easy To Use And Are They Worth It?
French pressed coffee has been a mainstay in coffee culture for such a long time and if you’re new to coffee you may be wondering, is a french press easy to use and will it be worth it? The short answer is yes to both! Why Getting A French Press IS Worth It? Easy to use Easy to learn Inexpensive Small and easy to store Easy to clean Versatile How Does French … [Read more...] about Is A French Press Easy To Use And Are They Worth It?
What is pour-over coffee and is pour-over coffee hard to make
What is pour-over coffee? The most basic way to explain brewing pour-over coffee is a mug, ground coffee, and a filter that sits in a funnel. You pour a slow-moving, consistent stream of hot water over the ground coffee in a circular manner until it's all covered. Stop and wait 30 to 45 seconds and then add the rest of the water in the same circular manner. The water drips … [Read more...] about What is pour-over coffee and is pour-over coffee hard to make