Hario V60 Plastic Pour Over – Your Definitive Guide

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Hario V60 Plastic Pour Over – Your Definitive Guide Share The Hario V60 – even the name evokes curiosity.  I love this simple, plastic pour over – what’s not to love!  It’s simple  and affordable; versitile & travel sized.  In fact, I don’t go on any long trips without it. It’s so simple that anyone […]

The Ultimate Guide to Single Drip Coffee Pour Over

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The Ultimate Single Drip Coffee Pour Over Review Share Single drip coffee pour over is a brewing method that brings out the best in your coffee beans. This method involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a slow, controlled manner, allowing the water to extract the rich flavors and aromas from the coffee. Unlike […]

A Review of the Melitta Pour Over Coffee Maker

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Melitta Pour Over Coffee Maker Review Share Looking for a simple way to brew high-quality coffee at home? The Melitta Pour Over Coffee Maker is a time-honored solution for coffee enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising on taste.  I consider this the “OG” of pour overs.  In fact,the original design predates the Hario V60 by 96 […]

How To Make A French Press

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How To Make A French Press Share What You’ll Need To Get Started French Press Kettle Filtered Water 30 grams of medium/ coarse ground coffee Scale Timer Warm French Press Heating a French press before brewing helps maintain the water temperature, ensuring optimal extraction of flavors from the coffee grounds.  Boil Water, pour, & set […]

The 2024 Coffee and Olive Oil Trend – Everything You Need To Know

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Everything You Need To Know About The Coffee & Olive Oil Trend Share The coffee and olive oil trend has taken the culinary and health worlds by storm in 2024. This unique combination brings together two beloved staples—coffee, the energizing beverage enjoyed by millions worldwide, and olive oil, a cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine known for […]

How To Make Strong Coffee At Home

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How To Make Strong Coffee At Home The Short Answer To make strong coffee at home: Use a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio (1g coffee per 15g water), choose a dark roast, grind finer than usual, and brew at 195-205°F for optimal extraction. French press and espresso methods naturally produce stronger coffee. When people say they want […]

Cappuccino Recipe: 1:1:1 Ratio & How to Get Real Foam at Home

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Cappuccino Recipe: 1:1:1 Ratio & How to Get Real Foam at Home Cappuccino Origins – A Brief History The cappuccino has a rich history that dates back centuries. Originally, coffee in Europe followed the traditional Ottoman style of preparation, boiling water with coffee beans. By the late 1700s, filtered and brewed coffee gained popularity over boiled coffee. […]

How To Make Cold Brew Using A French Press

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How To Make Cold Brew Using A French Press Share It’s quickly coming up on cold brew season and we have an easy recipe for you to try out! The best part? If you don’t already own a French Press, I have a hack for you to enjoy this recipe without going out and buying […]

How to Make Espresso Without a Machine: 4 Methods Compared

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How to Make Espresso Without a Machine: 4 Methods Compared Before I owned an espresso machine, I still wanted that sharp, concentrated hit you only get from a proper shot. But dropping serious cash on stainless-steel hardware wasn’t in the cards, so I leaned into the simple gear — the scrappy tools that pull more […]

What Is The Best Ratio For Making Coffee?

What Is the Best Ratio for Making Coffee? I’ll never forget the first time I made a French press for friends. I remember feeling downright sophisticated—standing there, kettle in hand, pouring hot water over fresh grounds like I knew exactly what I was doing. The reaction was perfect. Impressed. Curious. Expectant. Then came the plunge. […]