How to Use a Percolator
Percolators have been around for a long time. Before Third-Wave coffee and specialty-brews made it to the scene, percolators served as one of the fastest and most commonly used methods to make coffee. While they may not be as popular as they used to be, this does not mean that it has lost its merit […]
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
Cold coffee is always a great treat – it is incredibly refreshing while giving you that distinct kick of energy that only caffeine can give you. However, one of the worst problems coffee enthusiasts have to deal with is watery cold coffee. Trust us when we say that no one loves bland iced coffee. Luckily, […]
How to brew French Press
The French Press is the brewing tool of choice for many coffee enthusiasts. It is intuitive, low-maintenance, and incredibly easy to use. If you are looking to make a creamy and full-bodied coffee then this may be the brewer for you. That said, you need to approach this with precision and attention to detail – […]
7 Ways to Brew Coffee
Over the years, coffee culture has certainly grown and evolved dramatically. That said, there is now a wide array of different methods to prepare your cup of coffee. This is the particular aspect of coffee that we will be focusing on with this guide. There is now a staggering range of tools and gadgets to […]
The Brief History of Coffee
Coffee is perhaps one of the most popular beverages around the world today regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality. It is one of the most valuable and highly traded commodities today, second only to oil. In fact, people drink around 2.25 billion cups of the stuff every year. Needless to say, a morning cup of […]
What is an espresso?
If you are new to coffee, you may be wondering what is an espresso? You see it on bags of coffee, on the menu at coffee shops and wonder what is this drink that is served in such a tiny cup. Espresso is a concentrated shot of coffee, brewed by pushing hot water (90-96 degrees […]
What is coffee?
When some of us think of coffee, we picture creamy cappuccinos and punchy little cups of espresso, but what really is coffee?