Really Good Coffee

Every year we see new models of machines specifically designed to make iced coffee. It seems that they quickly become popular and then they fizzle out even more speedily. HyperChiller model, and its second version, buckles the trend. It is quite clear that the product differentiated itself on the market. After using it for a couple of years, I can also say that it is better than the competition. … [Read more...]

For better or for worse, this is year is starting to look very similar to 2020. Though initial shock caused by the pandemic is no longer there, we can expect that there will be a lot of stress, but that we will have some time for contemplation too. Both are primed to be a good coffee occasion. No matter what kind of coffee lover you are, there is always something to look forward to when it comes … [Read more...]

French press is one of those classic ways to prepare your favorite brew. People like it for its simplicity and rich aroma of the end product. Some coffee connoisseurs like to apply an alternative way, which is still considered to be French press method, except that it does not involve any pressing. After four minutes, which is the standard steeping time, you can break coffee crust, which will … [Read more...]

Beer consumption in baseball team clubhouses made some news a few seasons ago, but it is really the coffee, and a really high quality one, that is quickly becoming a trend around MLB. Perhaps not a staple like peanut butter in basketball suites, but it’s definitely present. Clubhouses around the league are becoming places where coaches, trainers and players drink and talk about their favorite … [Read more...]

Many of us look forward to having a cup of coffee in the morning and some of us cannot even get going with their day until they have it. In addition to habitual drinking of coffee, there are some benefits of your morning cup. It is proven that coffee is correlated with lower enzyme levels in our liver. It improves our mental health and lower risks of neurological conditions that can be quite … [Read more...]

The Kono is a plastic coffee dripper, also known as pour over coffee. It is similar to the Hario V60, however, the Kono has straight internal ribs as oppose to spiral ones, and the Kono internal ribs only extend to an inch or so. The kono eliminates the need for a coffee filter, which means less cleaning and less effort on your part. The kettle of the Kono is held close to the brew bed and than … [Read more...]

Flat whites and macchiato's are coffee drinks that are subjective when it comes to one being better than the other. A flat white is a shot of espresso with half as much water as a typical shot combined with 2 ounces of steamed milk. A flat white is fairly strong and is a blended drink. A macchiato is an espresso based drink that has a layer of steamed milk on top. A macchiato is much stronger than … [Read more...]

There’s an espresso, and then there’s the perfect espresso. Coffee connoisseurs will say that you should always strive for perfection. One of those people striving for espresso perfection is David Schomer. Throughout the pandemic, despite the challenges his company faced, he kept himself busy. He became involved in education and training, and has launched a video seminar about espresso. In an … [Read more...]

French press coffee pushes the filter to separate the grounds from the coffee. Having the correct water-to-coffee ratio is key for this process. You should use approximately 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 8 ounces of water. French Presses are available in various different sizes, from 12-51 ounces. One key difference is that the size of the French Press "cups" is different from US cups. … [Read more...]