Smart Opinions to Help You Make Delicious Home Brew Coffee
Here are our favorite coffee lover gifts for 2019-2020! We all have *that* friend—the one who sticks their nose up at Keurig or only drinks Starbucks when traveling abroad (okay, at least this is true for my friends out there—I’m basically just describing myself). Those haughty coffee drinkers are out there, and when you’re shopping …
Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker, have to have a daily hit, or are one pot of coffee away from being able to fly, having the right gear for making your beloved cup of coffee can make a huge difference. Looking for a special gift for your morning routing? Obsessed with cool coffee gadgets? Want …
You went to a fussy coffee shop last week and diverged from your usual pourover order for something a little fancier—the Chemex coffee maker. Those extra two dollars didn’t go to waste, though. As soon as you smelled the freshly brewed cup of coffee, you were hooked. And since you know the ROI of homebrewing …
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We all love our favorite coffee shop in town and have a soft spot for that amazing local roaster. But sometimes it’s nice to wake up in the morning and brew a high quality cup of coffee while at home, still sleepy-eyed. But, how can you make your home brew coffee go from “fine” to …
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Ever since it become a staple in my day to day routine, taking good care of my AeroPress coffee maker has been of chief importance to me. And by chief importance, I mean—something I should probably do sometime. Luckily, David is the kind of guy that keeps things in good working order, so it was …
Read on to learn how AeroPress iced coffee can bring even MORE sunshine to hot summer days. If you’re anything like me (Megan), there’s just something special about that time of year when the sun starts shining warmer, the days get longer, and the hot cup of coffee just isn’t cuttin’ it. It’s time to …
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Are you considering trading in your run-of-the-mill drip coffee maker for something a little nicer? YES! 👏👏 Buying a French Press can be a great home brewing method if you’re new to the world of slightly more upscale coffee. And you are rewarded like WHOA. The coffee this brew method makes is unlike any other—with …
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I can still remember a few years ago when I ordered my first-ever cup of pour over coffee. It was at Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley—somewhere around 2011/2012—and I was instantly charmed by their shipping container location and pseudo picnic area vibes, not to mention their equally adorable ice cream shop neighbor. …
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Learn about the four easiest ways for brewing coffee at home. Great for beginners!
Fresh ground coffee: Yay or Nay? The first time I took David to my favorite coffee roaster in town (Bindle, baby!), he was less than interested in having a cup of coffee, let alone sticking around to savor it awhile. Fast forward a few months, and imagine my surprise when I walked into David’s home …
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