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What you’ll find on Daily Home Coffee

This site is organized around how real people actually make and drink coffee at home. You’ll see that reflected in the categories:

• Home Brewing Basics & Manual Methods Simple, step-by-step guides for French press, V60, Chemex, AeroPress, moka pot, Turkish coffee, camping coffee and more. No fancy jargon — just clear instructions, photos, and “if this happens, do that” style troubleshooting.
• Espresso, Milk & Latte Art at Home How to pull better shots on beginner espresso machines, steam milk without burning it, and pour simple latte art (yes, even if you’re starting with a basic frother or French press).
• Cold Brew, Iced & Café-Style Drinks Starbucks copycat recipes, global café favorites, cold brew hacks, iced lattes, summer coffee cocktails and seasonal drinks you can make with ingredients you actually have.
• Beans, Roasts & Origins What all those words on the coffee bag mean, how origin and processing affect flavor, and how to choose beans for your preferred brew method — French press, espresso, pour-over, cold brew, etc.
• Health, Diet & “Functional” Coffee Mushroom coffee, low-acid options, intermittent fasting, keto coffee, proffee, plant-based creamers and what actually matters if you’re trying to drink coffee that loves your body back.
• Gear, Budget & Home Coffee Corners Honest reviews and comparisons for grinders, machines and accessories, plus practical guides for building a home coffee setup — from “under $200 coffee corner” to tiny apartment coffee stations and budget-friendly upgrades.
• Troubleshooting & Fix-It Guides Bitter, sour, weak, muddy, gritty, burnt, no crema, clogged steam wand, weird water… If your coffee tastes off or your gear is acting up, you’ll find problem → cause → fix style articles here.
• Lifestyle, Sustainability & Fun Stuff Zero-waste coffee routines, reusable pods, eco-friendly filters, coffee in the garden, coffee gifts, coffee-infused recipes, seasonal coffee ideas and little rituals that make your daily cup more special.

In short: if it touches your daily coffee routine — from beans to brew to budget — I probably want to write about it.

Why I started Daily Home Coffee

Daily Home Coffee began because I was tired of two extremes:

1. Overpriced café drinks that quietly eat your budget,
2. Overcomplicated coffee content that feels like you need a barista diploma, a $2,000 machine and a chemistry degree.

I believe there’s a sweet spot in the middle:

• You don’t need “perfect” coffee — but you can drink coffee that tastes much better than average.
• You don’t need to buy everything — but you should know which upgrades actually make a difference.
• You don’t need to turn coffee into a job — but it’s fun when making your morning cup feels like a little daily ritual rather than a chore.

Daily Home Coffee is my way of documenting what I learn, test and tweak — and turning it into guides that save you time, money and a lot of bad cups.

How I test and review things

On this site you’ll see a lot of:

• “Best for X” guides (best coffee for French press, moka pot, cold brew, office, students, etc.)
• “X vs Y” comparisons (machine vs machine, milk vs milk, method vs method)
• “Is it worth it?” reviews (dual boiler machines, expensive grinders, reusable pods, smart mugs, subscriptions…)

My approach is simple:

• I focus on real-world home use, not just specs.
• I care about taste, consistency, usability and value, not hype.
• When I recommend something, it’s because I believe it makes sense for a certain type of person and budget — not because it’s the most expensive.

Some links on the site may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to buy through those links. It never costs you extra, and it helps keep Daily Home Coffee ad-light and sustainable. I only recommend products I would genuinely consider for myself or for a friend.

If something is overhyped, overpriced or just not worth the hassle, I’ll say so.

Who this blog is for

Daily Home Coffee is especially for you if:

• You want café-quality coffee at home without going broke,
• You like the idea of “slow coffee” (manual brewing, dialing in, experimenting),
• You’re curious about beans, roasts and origins but don’t want snobby gatekeeping,
• You care about health, diet or sensitivity (low-acid, decaf, fasting, mushroom coffee, etc.),
• You want your coffee routine to feel like a small daily pleasure — not just caffeine.

Whether you’re making your very first French press or trying to decide between your first espresso machine and a grinder upgrade, I want this site to feel like a friendly, detailed, honest guide sitting next to you in your kitchen.

How to start exploring Daily Home Coffee

If you’re new here, a good way to start is:

• Visit the [Start Here] page to see the main categories and essential guides.
• Check the Brewing Guides for your current method (French press, V60, AeroPress, moka pot, etc.).
• Browse the Bean & Gear section if you’re considering buying something soon.
• Save a few Drinks & Recipes for weekends or guests.

You don’t have to read everything. Just pick one problem you want to solve — bitter coffee, weak coffee, wrong beans, confusing gear — and follow that path.

Let’s connect

I love hearing:

• What gear you’re currently using,
• What your “daily home coffee” looks like,
• What you’re struggling with (I often turn reader questions into full guides).

You can reach me anytime through the Contact page — or just leave a comment on a post you enjoyed or a topic you’d like to see next.

Until then:
Brew something you’re excited to drink today.

– Jeanine
Daily Home Coffee