Articles on all things coffee. This would include tips on how to make the perfect cup of coffee, different ways to enjoy coffee, and interesting facts about coffee.
Are you tired of brewing lackluster coffee with your Hario V60, despite following all the “right” steps? Sometimes it clogs, or flows too quickly, or just doesn’t taste all that great? You’re not alone – even experienced baristas can struggle with this popular pour-over method, as the V60 is notoriously finicky and unforgiving. So today,…
If your trusty moka pot has started sputtering, leaking or just isn’t brewing up coffee like it used to, it may be time to replace the rubber gasket. The Moka pot gasket or seal is a small rubber ring that sits between the top and bottom chambers of the brewer, sealing it from the inside….
If you’re really passionate about coffee, don’t limit your knowledge about this world-famous drink to sourcing, brewing, and tasting. During my coffee breaks, I’ve made it a habit to discover more about my favorite beverage and it made me realize how fascinating the world of coffee really is. Today, I’ll share some of my favorite…
You know that silky, smooth latte you sip on at your favorite café? That’s served to you by baristas who have mastered the art of milk steaming, an essential component of espresso and milk drinks. It not only adds a sweet, silky texture, but also acts as a canvas for latte art. Now if you want to…
After countless brews over the years, I’ve had my fair share of tinkering with various types of water to understand how they impact the final flavor of my brews. Amongst these experiments was distilled water – an easy go-to choice for anyone who hasn’t been clued in yet about the significance of water for effective…
If you’ve owned your coffee maker for a long time now, then chances are, you’ve encountered those annoying white flakes in your machine. These are undesirable calcium deposits, infamously known for wreaking havoc on the taste of your coffee beans and potentially depreciating the health value too. Having owned different coffee machines before even becoming…
One of the tricks that I always recommend to budding baristas is to bloom their coffee. In my experience, this simple step can really be a game-changer in pour-over coffee brewing. But it’s important to ask: Is coffee blooming really necessary? If you have any doubts about this extra effort for your daily coffee, let…
Have you ever wondered why your homemade espresso doesn’t quite taste up to the mark? Having made countless espresso shots, I know full well how espresso channeling is a common complaint among beginners and home baristas. It may be a headscratcher, but my years making coffee have given me the knowledge to identify and fix espresso…
As a barista, I can’t stress enough how important it is to clean your brewing equipment properly. Not only does this keep your coffee delicious and maintain your machine’s tip-top shape, but not doing so can also lead to some health concerns, such as the notorious Keurig sickness. If you’re suspicious about your coffee making you…
When my friends chat me up about owning a Nespresso machine, they hit me with two common concerns: the hefty price tag and resulting waste. The usual query then comes in: Can you use a Nespresso pod twice? If these capsules can be reused, both the pricing and sustainability issues are resolved after all. So…
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