Have you ever wondered what the best water is for your coffee? Water is 1 of the only 2 ingredients in coffee. Grounds are the obvious other, by the way. The water you use to brew a cup of coffee is crucial to the final flavor of the brew. I always thought if you had…
Month: September 2021
How to Clean a Chemex (Pour Over) Coffee Maker
I’m back again to badger you about why you should clean coffee gear. This time I want to talk about how to clean a Chemex coffee maker. You’ll thank me in the end, promise. I should note that I don’t own actual Chemex. Chemex is the brand that made this style of coffee maker popular….
How to Clean a French Press Coffee Maker (Step by Step Guide)
French press coffee makers are so versatile. You can make iced coffee with a French press and even use various roasts with it. But have you ever thought about how to clean a French press? They seem simple, but did you know there are 8 unique parts to this manual coffee maker? Each one needs to…
How to Clean a Moka Pot (Italian Coffee Pot)
You know how to grind the coffee when making Moka pot coffee. You hopefully know about the coffee golden ratio. You’re making excellent espresso like coffee right at home. How do you clean your Moka pot? Soap or not soap? The simple Italian coffee pot does best when it’s seasoned like a cast iron pan….
How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee at Home (Step by Step Recipe)
Vietnamese iced coffee is a popular cold coffee drink that is espresso like coffee poured over ice and sometimes mixed with sweetened condensed milk. If you’ve ever sat down at your local Pho restaurant then you’ve seen this coffee on the menu. B and I love a good bowl of Pho but I adore this…
What Is White Coffee? How to Make It (And How It Tastes)
The What is white coffee? Not all coffee beans are brown. Coffee beans actually start pea green. As they roast, they take on that iconic rich brown color. White coffee is different from other roasts. It’s a new, healthier version that claims to have up to 50% more caffeine. In this post, you’ll learn all…