I am not shy when it comes to my love for the state of Arizona and its incredible coffee culture. While Phoenix may get quite a bit of press when it comes to its coffee culture, head south out of the city along the I-10 and 90 minutes later you’ll find yourself arriving in one … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Yellow Brick
I think it’s safe to say that most people recognize that coffee is comprised of 98% water. So if what makes up most of your coffee is water, don’t you think you should care as much about it as you do about the coffee you choose to brew? If you’re like me, and you live … More Perfect Coffee Water Interview
Name a more sought-after coffee grinder. I’ll wait. Few other coffee grinders have disrupted the home coffee industry more in the past year than that of the Niche Zero. Acclaimed by many, including the likes of James Hoffmann, the Niche Zero has quickly become THE grinder that is coveted the world over by those who … More An Interview With Niche
Did you know that Winnipeg holds the title for being the Slurpee drinking capitol of the world? While it is true that this city can boast in its love for this iconic beverage, the truth is that this Prairie City is also passionate about another iconic beverage….yes, coffee. And while Canada, and in particular Winnipeger’s, … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Thom Bargen
What I love about the specialty coffee community are the great people I get to meet and the stories their lives tell. There are so many incredible coffee roasters doing such great work. And every now and then I hear about a roaster that is not only roasting great coffee, but they’re involved in changing … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – The Artery Community Roasters
Truth be told, I have owned espresso machines for the better part of a decade, but I have never pulled a shot from a manual espresso maker. Each machine that I have owned has been a semi-automatic, so while I have done the prep work of grinding and tamping, technically it was simply the push … More Gear Review – Flair Pro2 Espresso Maker
When it comes to pour-over brewers there are hundreds of them! And I will not shy away from the fact that I own quite a few, and use them all on a regular basis. Every brewer has a place and a purpose, and yet there comes a time when a brewer peaks my curiosity and … More Gear Review – ESPRO bloom
Coffee has its beginnings in Yemen. It was the first country where coffee was prepared. And the beginning of my familiarity with Ethica Coffee Roasters also began over a coffee from Yemen. One sip of the Haraaz Red from Ethica and I knew I was dealing with a special coffee. And so a few days … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Ethica Roasters
Recently I was sent a Brew Dial by Avery Coffee Company, a Canadian coffee company located in Toronto, Ontario. What’s a Brew Dial? It’s an easy-to-use dial that quickly calculates brew ratios. Why is this important? Well if you’re like me and you’re absolutely TERRIBLE at math, then calculating brew ratios on the fly isn’t … More Gear Review – Avery Brew Dial
This mug is a game changer! I was sent an Ember Mug2 back in December. I had heard of Ember mugs prior to this, having seen them in a few retail locations over the past few years! But up until this point I will say that the price-point was a bit off-putting. And maybe you … More Gear Review – Ember Mug2
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