Category: How-to: Coffee
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Like Water for Coffee: The Best For Your Brew
Like all beverages, and indeed most things on this planet, coffee is mostly water. So the quality of your water is central to the quality of your coffee. But what makes “good” water for coffee? We’ll get into it below. We’ll keep this post short, but if you want the basics even more quickly, check…
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How To Make Cold Brew Coffee At Home
Coffee steeped in a cool water rather than hot creates an entirely new drink – cold brew coffee. This unique – and now famous – style of brewing is touted for it’s smoothness and low-acidity. It can get pricey at some coffee shops, but it’s actually pretty easy to make yourself some at home. Here’s…
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How to Use a French Press
Did you know that the French press is actually not French? An Italian designer owns the patent to the French press. French press coffee is dark and full bodied – assuming you made it correctly. Did your coffee end up murky, oily or with a scorched taste? You need a few pointers on making your…
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How To: Make an Espresso
Do you love your morning coffee but hate standing in a long line at the cafe? You can make your own, cafe quality espresso at home as long as you have the right tools and know how to use them. Start with a Great Grind The most important step in the espresso process is grinding…
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What Coffee Grinder Should I Buy?
Grinding your own beans can easily make for a better cup of coffee, but only if you know how to do it correctly. The type of coffee grinder, size of the coffee grounds, and even when you grind the coffee beans can make a huge difference on overall flavor. What’s The Best Type of Grinder?…