Why Is Hipster Coffee Sour?

Most hipster coffee shops tend to do their own roasting, which allows them to experiment with lighter roasts. And as you already know, lighter roasts leave more residual acidity in the beans after roasting , which leads to a more sour cup of coffee. Why are some coffee sour? Overly acidic coffee tastes sour and … Read more

What Are Turkish Coffee Pots Made?

The best turkish coffee pots (aka cezve or ibrik) are traditionally made from hand-hammered copper for fast, even heating, but lined with nonreactive tin to prevent acidic coffee from causing copper to leach into your beverages over time. Why are Turkish coffee pots copper? It is considered the finest practical conductor of heat. Its primary … Read more