Brew with Plunger or French Press

 Coffee character: A rich, medium bodied brew Good for: Its simplicity—it’s easy to use and can make up to six cups at a time, so it’s great for when you have people...

Brew Style - Ibrik

Coffee character: Rich, dark and intense, since this coffee isn’t filtered, its texture is a bit on the, well, muddy side Good for: Going back to the roots of coffee brewing...

Ibrik Coffee

Coffee character: Rich, dark and intense, since this coffee isn’t filtered, its texture is a bit on the, well, muddy side  Good for: Going back to the roots of coffee...

All in the Timing (and Weight)

 Coffee brewing is all about the coffee to water ratio. Too much water and the coffee will be weak and flavorless, too little and you get bitterness. You can play around with...

The Daily Grind

It takes two machines to make a great coffee: the coffeemaker and the grinder. Despite what the name suggests, the daily grind of coffee is anything but laborious; it’s here that...

TOOL UP

 Automated Roasters There are basically two types of automated home roasters around: air roasters and drum roasters. If you want to generalize about flavor, air roasters...

How to Become a Genuine, Certified Roaster!

A GOOD ROASTING You don’t have to be a roaster to be a great barista, but knowing a bit about how your coffee is roasted can give you a new understanding of the power of the...

Pick a Bean, Any Bean

If you’re feeling a bit lost as to where to find your beans, the best place to start is at your favorite café. Ask for advice from your local barista or roaster:   ...