Make Delicious Coffee at Home
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 …
When we first got our Baratza Encore (and to this day) my biggest complaint is that we get little ground-bean flecks scattered about. The reason? Static cling. Coffee grinder static is such an annoying hassle of big flecks of coffee dust. Coffee Grinder Static Cling: What’s Happening? The root cause of the little-flecks-everywhere coffee static …
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Another year, another set of random socks you’re not sure you want to give. Step up your Christmas gift-giving game for the coffee lovers in your life—do it right and you might score yourself an invite to indulge in their dreamy coffee rituals. Here are the best Christmas gifts for coffee drinkers we’ve found on …
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We need YOUR help! We want to make the most comprehensive, incredible map of Colorado coffee out there. Is there an amazing roaster, coffee shop, or cafe we missed? Do you know if independent roasters without storefronts that we should add? What other Colorado-based coffee companies are out there? Drop us a note in the …
Megan here. On our first date, David asked me: “Do you like playing board games?” Visions of Life, Monopoly, Tripoli, Cards Against Humanity, Apples to Apples, and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Trivia danced in my head. “Of COURSE, I love board games!” He smiled. WRONG. Little did I know that HE, in fact, LOVES board games. I, in …
If you’re suddenly working from home full time and cut off from your favorite cafe during the pandemic, it can feel daunting (but essential) to solve how to make coffee at home. Lucky for you, most items can be easily bought and shipped online (Thanks Amazon), and though you might experience some shipping delays, you’ll …
Over the summer, Megan and I took a little trip to the upper peninsula (“UP”) of Michigan. We spent a lot of time in Marquette, and we both really enjoyed Velodrome Coffee. They had a number of Clever Coffee Drippers for sale, and I told Megan about how I’d been thinking about trying one for …
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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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An honest & in-depth Bonavita gooseneck kettle review My favorite brewing method for coffee at home—hands down—is a pour over. It’s a fun morning (and afternoon… and evening…) ritual to relax a bit and create a moment for myself. I daresay it’s peaceful. It’s like self-care, but with less face lotion and more caffeine. Let’s …
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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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