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Coffee Beans, Roasts & OriginsPeet's Major Dickason's is a dark-roast blend of beans from the Americas and the Indo-Pacific, and Peet's calls it its all-time best seller. This review sets out what Peet's itself publishes about the coffee, how the company's own scales place it, and how to brew it using the National Coffee Association's French press numbers. Daily […]
Brewing Methods: French Press, Pour-Over & MoreWhat You'll Need Before you fire up your burner and start channeling your inner mad scientist, let's gather everything you need. Siphon brewing requires a few specific tools, but once you have them, you're set for years of stunning coffee experiences. Equipment Siphon coffee maker (vacuum pot) – A two-chamber glass brewer, typically 3-cup or […]
Cold Brew & Iced Coffee DrinksYou're standing in your kitchen on a hot summer morning, craving something cold and caffeinated. But here's the dilemma: should you make an iced coffee or an iced latte? Both drinks look similar in a glass, yet they deliver completely different experiences. If you've ever wondered which one suits your taste buds, your schedule, and […]
Espresso & Milk-Based Drinks at HomeA Starbucks Caffè Mocha is espresso, bittersweet mocha sauce and steamed milk, topped with sweetened whipped cream. Starbucks publishes both its café build and an official home recipe, so you can copy the drink closely and then make it your own: set the amount of sauce, choose the milk, and decide whether the whipped cream […]
Healthy, Low-Acid & Special-Diet CoffeeHave you ever wondered how your favorite coffee manages to deliver that rich, comforting flavor without keeping you up all night? Decaf coffee has come a long way from its reputation as a flavorless compromise. In my experience, understanding how decaf coffee is made not only satisfies curiosity but also helps you choose better beans […]
Comparisons & Best X Buying GuidesConical and flat burrs can both make excellent coffee. The measurable difference between them is an average tendency in particle size, and how that tendency maps onto taste is not established. A published analysis of particle size data for 24 espresso grinders found that conical burrs, on average, produced more fines and a wider spread […]
Cold Brew & Iced Coffee DrinksCold brew and iced coffee are both served cold, but they are made differently. Iced coffee is hot-brewed coffee that is cooled and poured over ice. Cold brew is steeped in room-temperature or cooler water for hours, usually as a concentrate that you dilute. As the National Coffee Association puts it, "Iced coffee is coffee […]
Coffee Beans, Roasts & OriginsHave you ever wondered if your morning cup of coffee could actually help protect tropical songbirds? It might sound far-fetched, but the way coffee is grown has a massive impact on wildlife habitats—and surprisingly, on the flavor in your cup too. Shade grown coffee represents one of those rare wins where environmental responsibility and exceptional […]
Espresso & Milk-Based Drinks at HomeYou can make an iced latte at home without an espresso machine. Brew a small amount of strong coffee, pour it over a glass of ice, then add cold milk that you have shaken in a jar until it foams. Starbucks' own at-home Iced Latte recipe works this way: 4 oz of brewed Espresso Roast […]
