With all the cold coffee makers available on the market, which ones are the best cold coffee makers? The differences between cold brew coffee and iced coffee are many. I love cold coffee. It’s an important part of my life. I make my own cold brew at home, and sometimes when I feel lazy, I…
The Best Coffee Roaster in Every State (USA Coffee Roasters)
If you like to travel and love small-batch roasted coffee, this guide to the best coffee roasters in every state is for you. This list of best coffee roasters in the US is going to open up a world (or country) of possibilities of coffee roasters for you. Not only can you visit these roasters…
Starbucks vs. McDonald’s Coffee (Flavor, Price, Quality)
I’m back with another coffee giant battle. The last time I looked at Starbucks vs. Dunkin and Starbucks won by a slim margin. But it got me thinking about who has better coffee, Starbucks vs. McDonald’s? I already know what you’re thinking, “Are Starbucks and McDonald’s even in the same universe?” They are actually. Starbucks…
How Many Pots of Coffee in a Pound of Coffee Beans
I love questions like “how many pots of coffee in a pound.” The reason I love questions like this is because they usually can be answered with, “It depends.” How many pots of coffee in a pound is a good example of one of these questions. The answer depends on the brewing method you’re using….
Best Water for Coffee (Stop Using Tap Water)
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…
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…
Used Coffee Grounds (6 Easy Things to Do with Them)
If you’re like me, then you’ve always felt guilty about not knowing what to do with your used coffee grounds. I make coffee at home every day. I have so many used grounds, and I hate throwing them in the trash. Spending the time to grind them correctly, brew the grounds at the right temperature,…
How to Clean a Coffee Maker (Descaling a Coffee Maker)
Why aren’t you wondering how to clean a coffee maker? You wash your sheets and towels. You deep clean your bathroom. And you even meticulously weigh out your ground coffee for your morning cup of gold. You might even know the coffee golden ratio off the top of your head. Cleaning (also known as descaling)…