by Sarah | Nov 29, 2013 | All About Coffee, Coffee Gear & Geekery |
The French Press is a simple manual coffee brewing method that was patenting in 1929 by an Italian designer. (Yes, Italian – but they say the first press was likely made in France). It’s a convenient way to brew great coffee – no filters are...
by Sarah | Nov 8, 2013 | Coffee Gear & Geekery
Imagine this scenario… You spend hours, maybe days or even weeks preparing for a huge Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends. The day finally arrives to enjoy a perfectly cooked turkey, savory stuffing and buttery mashed potatoes. Everything is done to...
by Sarah | Oct 25, 2013 | All About Coffee, Coffee Gear & Geekery
Have you ever tried coffee “cupping”? It’s similar to the idea of a wine-tasting but involves observing the aroma, taste and other characteristics of a particular coffee or varieties of coffee. Professionals use this method to determine things like...
by Eric | Mar 26, 2012 | Tips and Techniques
The French Press There are many ways to make coffee. Some bad, some great. Some, for whatever reason, are clouded in mystery. They have an aura that the common man is not capable of attempting such a feat in his humble domicile. Maybe it’s the word...