The only difference between the two is that a coffee maker with a built-in grinder can turn coffee beans into a delicious cup of joe—all with the push of a button As a result, your coffee is fresher and better tasting than the pre-ground coffee you’d brew in a standard drip coffee maker. Is the … Read more
The drip coffee maker , aka a standard coffee pot, is what you’ll find in most American households, at least it was for years, until the recent popularization of single-serve coffee makers, like Keurig and Nespresso. Drip coffee makers are easy to clean and come in a variety of customizable options. What is a standard … Read more
What does a coffee tamper mat do? tamping mats are a common sight in cafes. Yet, people often overlook them in the home barista‘s setup. Espresso tamper mats are designed to prevent damage from repetitive tamping to both your counter and your portafilter. Is tamping mat necessary? Tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for … Read more
Eleven brands fall below those three but still rate very well for predicted reliability. Those brands are Black+Decker, Braun, Brim, Bunn, Calphalon, Crux, Cuisinart, Farberware, Mainstays (Walmart), Mr. Coffee, and Oxo Three of those brands—Bunn, Cuisinart, and Oxo—also rate highly for owner satisfaction. What is a reliable coffee maker? Eleven brands fall below those three … Read more
The next step is to coarsely grind coffee beans and add them to the carafe (the Bodum® Bistro Electric Coffee Grinder’s french press setting makes this task simple). For brilliantly bold coffee, we recommend using about one rounded tablespoon of ground beans for every 4 oz. of water How much coffee do I need for … Read more
That means a 250g bag will grant you 33 single espressos , and a 1kg bag will make 133 single cups, give or take a few beans. How much coffee can 250g beans make? That means a 250g bag will grant you 33 single espressos , and a 1kg bag will make 133 single cups, … Read more
But recently Starbucks decided to do away with its clover machines (and its Reserve Stores in general). And this week, despite many pleas from myself and other customers, the Clover machine was removed from my local Starbucks store. What did Starbucks do with the Clover machines? The Coffee Equipment Company is best known for developing … Read more
burr grinders use two revolving abrasive surfaces to grind up coffee while blade grinders use a propeller-like blade , similar to a blender. While this may all seem trivial, it’s important to understand that poorly ground beans will result in a bad cup of coffee. Whats the difference between a coffee grinder and a burr … Read more
Though not always the case, unroasted coffee beans are often cheaper than roasted coffee beans Somewhat self-explanatory, as the seller hasn’t invested the time and effort needed to roast the green coffee beans on your behalf. As a result, you could make significant long-term savings by switching to raw coffee beans. Is it cheaper to … Read more
Mr. Coffee has come a long way from being America’s first drip coffee maker. The brand’s all-in-one occasions coffee maker literally does it all. You can brew drip coffee into a 10-cup carafe or travel mug, brew single cups with its K-cup compatible system, or have robust shots of espresso. Which brand of coffee maker … Read more