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We first wrote this article in April 2017. We've had more customers ask the same question lately, so we've updated and republished. Stir & Enjoy! This is a great question, but before we get to that, I need to explain what is actually in an espresso for us to appreciate why it’s good to...

Part 1: Identifying acids As a way to deepen our experience - and enjoyment - of coffee, we’re doing a short series on how to identify the various flavours within each cup. Acids make up a huge component of coffee, so for our first exercise (and video), we’re starting with citric fruits. At the...

If you're spending time at home, you'll want to brew delicious coffee! The good news is that you don't need expensive equipment to make great coffee. As you'll see in the video below, you can brew incredible coffee with a Stovetop Brewer (or Moka Pot). The stovetop brewer is compact, cheap and very simple...

Brewing Specialty Coffee on the Cezve, Ibrik, Turkish Coffee Pot or Greek Style It goes by many names. It’s ancient. And it’s a beautiful way to brew. After nearly 20 years of coffee making I’ve gone back to my roots. My father is from the Balkans and in that region coffee is prepared in...

I've loved the Chemex for years! From its fine award winning design to its iconic appearance in the James Bond’s movie, 'From Russia With Love'. But I really love it because it just makes really nice coffee. Welcome to the next level of coffee drinking! Today I'm going to show you a great two...

Just when the world of coffee brewing looked set in stone, along come the AeroPress! Since it's launch, this brewing wonder has seen a volcanic rise in popularity and praise. Here's why. It brews the right amount of coffee, combines immersion brewing - french press style, with a paper filter - v60 drip style,...

Three great qualities about french press is the richness of body, the depth of flavour it achieves and stable extraction in every brew. There’s really nothing you can do to stuff it up. Even using boiling water in the brewer is not a sin and would not screw up the brew. French Press or...