If you’re looking for a compact single-serve brewer for one person, the keurig mini is the perfect no-frills option for you. But if you want something that can accommodate more than one person, you’re better off with the K-slim What is the difference between the keurig slim and Mini Plus? The K-Slim brews a cup … Read more
Add coffee grounds to your paper filter, whether it’s cone-shaped or Melitta-style. Roll the paper around a few times, and wrap it up securely, and just dump it into a cup, like you would with a normal tea-bag. You will need a very fine grind-size coupled with boiling water and generous, steep time to make … Read more
aeropress cold brew is made with freshly ground coffee and cold tap water The best part about brewing cold brew coffee with the AeroPress is that it saves you so much time. Once you’ve brewed the cold brew concentrate, you can then dilute it the way you like. You can add cold tap water, milk, … Read more
As long as you don’t mess with the beans the flavor components, which are very delicate, volatile and water-soluble substances, will be safe However, break the protective shell and all bets are off. So, let’s take a look at four reasons why you, as a self-respecting coffee lover, should not buy pre-ground coffee. Why you … Read more
You take a few ounces of cold brew concentrate, cut with some cold water, top with ice , and you’re done. It’s simple, refreshing, and stunningly smooth. There’s a reason so many coffee skeptics actually fall in love with iced cold brew. How do you use cold drip coffee? You take a few ounces of … Read more
When it comes to caffeine alone, K-Cups are more expensive than JavaPresse But cost and caffeine aren’t the only issues here… Those K-Cups are filled with stale, low-grade commodity coffee and they make a sad, weak brew. Can Keurig cause health issues? Just like everything else in the kitchen, coffee makers can be full of … Read more
While most french presses produce a very similar cup of coffee, heavy bodied and aromatic, there are some different options out there that may make your experience more or less enjoyable: there are glass, metal, and ceramic options, as well as variations in sizes and filter types Are all French presses the same? French Presses … Read more
Unlike regular hot coffee, cold-brewed coffee uses time rather than heat to extract oils and caffeine from coffee beans. It is made using an immersion technique where coffee grounds and cold water are left to “brew” over an extended period of time (usually 18 to 24 hours), and then filtered for drinking. How do you … Read more
Because there is no paper filter used with a french press, more of the oils inside the coffee bean make it into the brew. The oils are what gives the coffee its taste and are therefore part of what allow you to start to distinguish between one variety from another (beans from Guatemala vs. Why … Read more
french press coffee is also typically stronger than regular coffee because it is filtered with a fine mesh screen which allows the fines in the coffee grind to make it into the final brewed carafe. Is coffee stronger in a French press? Is French press coffee stronger than drip coffee? No. The flavors in press … Read more