Espresso, Ristretto, and now Lungo? It can all get a bit confusing with so many different coffee drinks being touted at your local coffee shop. What exactly is a Lungo? You may have heard the term Lungo, and...
I’m guessing that if you’re reading this, you already know what an espresso knock box is. You’ve probably been searching in Google, trying to determine which to buy. So I’m not going to...
In the complicated world of espresso, understanding simple brew ratios can be a challenge. For example, what is a double shot? Is double or single terminology even relevant anymore? And how does each of these...
A barista during a typical shift will pull hundreds of shots of espresso. One of the fundamental skills needed by a barista to pull a decent shot is to evenly distribute and compress freshly ground coffee...
A large number of coffee drinkers don’t realize that there are many more different types of coffee beans than just those neatly packaged at your local store. The truth is, at your local store, you...
You’ve overslept, you’re late for work (again), and finding the time to grab yourself a quick cup of coffee seems impossible – or does it? Luckily there are fast coffee makers for just these types...
The Hario V60 is one of the most popular pour-over brewing methods you’ll come across in the barista world, and it’s the method you’re most likely to see in your favorite cafe. For the novice, V60 brewing is easy to...
The Clever Coffee Dripper is a great piece of kit to include in your home coffee brewing setup. As the name suggests this coffee brewer is pretty “clever” and combines many elements of a pour-over cone and the...
If you love coffee chances are you’ve already stumbled across the Moka Pot. This coffee brewer is found in almost every home throughout Italy and is the brewer of choice for many cafés in Europe. Although this brewer is...
I recently got my hands on a new coffee-making gadget, the Aerobie AeroPress. This very low tech coffee brewing device is apparently worshiped by coffee geeks all over the globe who secretly share their AeroPress...
The siphon coffee maker is without a doubt the brewer that’s going to make you the center of attention and they certainly create a talking point among customers. This device looks more like a high school chemistry...
So you’ve forked out a pretty penny on a shiny, spanking new espresso machine. But, investment in homemade espresso doesn’t stop at the machine. You still need to think about a quality grinder, fresh whole beans, and a...
Does spending a few nights in the wilderness mean that you have to sacrifice your love for a decent cup of coffee? Hell no. As long as you throw in a few coffee brewing essentials into your backpack there’s no reason...
When it comes to the world of coffee pod machines, it’s widely accepted in coffee brewing circles that Nespresso makes some of the best brewers around. Their OriginalLine has become a popular favorite with coffee...
Is it just me, or does navigating the menu in your local coffee shop seem like you’re reading a notoriously difficult novel such as the Ulysses by James Joyce? I know I might be exaggerating, but in all honesty...
Brewing coffee in a French Press couldn’t be any simpler. You know how the blurry morning eyed ritual goes: you grind your coffee beans and add to your French Press, flick the switch on your kettle and pour hot...
Yes, it’s true, I’ve gone over to the dark side – DUN DUN DUUUUN!!! I’ve been sampling instant coffee for the past week. You know what, it’s not all doom and gloom and there’s some pretty tasty instant coffee when you...
Mark Morphew
