Really Good Coffee

Coffee grinders cost a bunch of money and the life expectancy of the grinder depends on the brand, the beans you use and how often you grind. The most important thing you can do to add life to your coffee grinder is to replace the burrs as often as required. Some signs that will shown your grinder needs to be replaced are dull burr edges, coffee grounds becoming non-uniform and the coffee grounds … [Read more...]

If your pour over coffee drips too fast, there is probably an issue. A few things that cause this are using too little coffee grounds and too much water, or using a flat bottom coffee filter. When it comes to a pour-over, it really should only take about 3 minutes to brew for dark roasts and 3-4 minutes for light roasts. You want to increase the number of grounds you use or change the coffee … [Read more...]

The Comandante has been out for some time, is it still worth it? It is now in the mark 3 stage and it still has a minimalistic profile. It still, just like others, has an adjustable knob to increase or decrease coarse-ness. However, the speed is a a little slower than it's competitors. The consistency is still above the rest. Even with an electric grinder. The grinder even has an add-on if you … [Read more...]

A cappuccino, macchiato and a latte all start with a double espresso. Local custom usually dictates the variety of interpretations and the nuances of the recipes. So the recipes vary by geographic location. A cappuccino is traditionally a morning drink and it consists of a double espresso with a small portion of steamed milk. But the primary volume of "milk" in a cappuccino is milk foam. A … [Read more...]

Coffee lovers often talk about beans and coffee preparation as critical for the quality of that cup we crave, but water is often neglected in those discussions. The fact is water is very important and it is not only an ingredient, but also has a role of solvent. What that means is that quality of it directly influences the process of extraction. As a result, using the same beans and coffee making … [Read more...]

The United States is booming with coffee shops all over the place, but Berkeley, California is actually the number one city in terms of coffee shops per capita which a shop for every 2,073 people. There were other contenders that were very close including Vancouver, San Francisco and Seattle. New York is also a very popular place for coffee and studies have been done that show about 62% of adults … [Read more...]

When it comes to coffee beverages, flat white does not ring a bell for many consumers. It is an espresso beverage that is a combination of espresso and steamed, hot milk in ratio of one to two. This coffee is somewhat similar to latte, but appeals to those looking for stronger flavor and less milk. Fortunately, since it is all about proportion, any coffee shop should be able to produce one of … [Read more...]