Coffee Brewing Guides & Insights
Deepen your coffee knowledge with our comprehensive guides. Learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques to elevate every cup you brew.
A Barista's Guide to Milk Alternatives
From oat to almond, soy to coconut, this guide explores the best milk alternatives for coffee. Learn how they steam, what they taste like, and how to pair them for the perfect cup.
A Beginner's Guide to Coffee Beans
Explore the different types of coffee beans, from the popular Arabica to the robust Robusta. This guide covers bean varieties, processing methods, and how they affect the final taste in your cup.
A Guide to Caffeine in Coffee
How much caffeine is in your daily cup? This guide explores the factors that influence caffeine content, from bean type and roast level to brewing method, and provides a comparison of popular coffee drinks.
A Guide to Coffee Acidity
What does 'acidity' mean in coffee? This guide explains the science behind coffee acidity, how it affects flavor, and what factors—from origin to roast level—influence the bright, sparkling notes in your cup.
A Guide to Coffee Freshness: From Bean to Brew
How important is coffee freshness? This guide covers the ideal timeline for using your coffee beans after roasting, how to properly store them, and the tell-tale signs of stale coffee.
A Guide to Coffee Processing Methods
Washed, Natural, or Honey? This guide explores the most common coffee processing methods and explains how these techniques profoundly impact the final taste and aroma of your coffee.
A Guide to Decaf Coffee: How is Caffeine Removed?
How is decaf coffee made? This guide explores the most common decaffeination processes, including the Swiss Water, Sugarcane (E.A.), and CO2 methods, and demystifies the world of caffeine-free coffee.
A Guide to Dialing In Espresso
Learn the art of 'dialing in' an espresso shot. This guide provides a step-by-step process for adjusting your grind size, dose, and yield to achieve a balanced, delicious, and consistent espresso extraction.
Brewing with a Moka Pot: The Ultimate Guide
Master the classic stovetop espresso maker. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for brewing strong, rich, and aromatic coffee with a Moka pot, plus tips to avoid common pitfalls.
Getting Started with Pour-Over Coffee
A beginner's guide to the art of pour-over coffee. This guide covers the essential equipment you'll need and provides a basic step-by-step recipe to brew a clean, clear, and flavorful cup.
How to Clean Your Coffee Equipment
A clean machine is the secret to delicious coffee. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning your automatic coffee maker, burr grinder, and French press to remove old grounds and oily residue.
Light, Medium, and Dark Roast: A Guide to the Differences
What's the real difference between a light, medium, and dark roast? This guide explains how the roasting process transforms the coffee bean's flavor, acidity, body, and caffeine content.
Roast Levels Explained: A Deeper Dive
Go beyond 'light, medium, and dark.' This guide explores the specific stages of the coffee roasting process, from Cinnamon Roast to Italian Roast, and what the terms 'first crack' and 'second crack' really mean.
Single-Origin vs. Blends: What's the Difference?
Should you choose a single-origin coffee or a blend? This guide explains the key differences between the two, the pros and cons of each, and how to choose the right one for your taste preferences.
The Art of the Latte: A Guide to Steaming Milk and Pouring
Learn how to make a café-quality latte at home. This guide covers the fundamentals of steaming milk to create silky microfoam and the basic techniques for pouring a classic latte.
The Coffee Bloom: A Guide to Fresher Coffee
What is the coffee bloom and why is it so important? This guide explains the science behind the bloom, what it tells you about your coffee's freshness, and how to master it for a more even and flavorful extraction.
The Coffee Flavor Wheel: A Deep Dive
A comprehensive guide to the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel. Learn how to use this essential tool to identify and describe the complex aromas and flavors in your coffee, from fruity and floral to nutty and spicy.
The Coffee Tasting Wheel: A Sensory Journey
Embark on a sensory journey with the Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel. This guide simplifies the iconic wheel, helping you to identify and articulate the wonderful and complex notes in your daily cup.
The Ultimate Coffee Grinding Guide
Why is grinding so important? This guide covers everything you need to know about coffee grinding, from the difference between burr and blade grinders to a visual reference for the correct grind size for every brewing method.
Understanding Espresso: A Beginner's Guide
What exactly is espresso? This guide breaks down the fundamentals of an espresso shot, from the 'ristretto, normale, lungo' distinctions to the key components of crema, heart, and body.
Water for Coffee: The Ultimate Guide
Did you know that water makes up 98% of your coffee? This guide explores the crucial role that water plays in coffee extraction and why using the right water is essential for a delicious cup.