It’s taken me longer that I originally thought it would take to decide which burr coffee grinder to buy. Last month around this time I outlined my thoughts on getting a manual burr grinder vs an electric burr grinder. Since that time it’s become clear to me that I want to spend my money on something that is… Read More »
I love my insulated travel mug(s) but a lot of the time I’m just working in my office sipping on a bit of Joe. When I’m around the house or working I find myself not wanting to use my big travel mug. Even though my travel mug keeps my coffee hotter longer than anything else I own I… Read More »
In my never ending quest to find the perfect travel mug for Keurig coffee makers I finally decided to do a post comparing the Contigo Aria travel mug with the Contigo West Loop autoseal travel mugs. On first glance they appear almost identical but the Aria and West Loop mugs are different. What got me thinking initially about… Read More »
I’ve been using a simple french press coffee maker almost daily for nearly three months now. I actually go back and forth between it and my moka pot which I use to make stove top espresso both for myself and for my wife’s Americanos. There is no denying that cheap french press coffee makers make coffee that is… Read More »
Most long time users of stovetop espresso makers agree that smaller pots are usually better. They are cheaper to buy, built a bit sturdier, and they tend to make better moka – albeit in smaller quantities. A 1-cup moka pot is unquestionably the smallest of them all. In the Moka pot world one cup generally refers to 1… Read More »
Need to clean your coffee maker or Keurig system but don’t want to use vinegar? Maybe you can’t use vinegar for some reason. Read on I will give you the best alternatives to cleaning your coffee maker with vinegar right here and the absolute best alternative of them all is to use lemon juice. Skip Ahead Using These… Read More »
Are you looking for the best travel mug possible that will still fit under your Keurig? You are not alone. Your huge 34oz travel mug isn’t going to that’s for sure and that’s why I decided to post this. Below I have provided a list of the best travel mugs for Keurig coffee makers taking into account the… Read More »
If you like espresso straight up, a perfectly balanced Americano, or if you like to make quality after dinner coffee drinks, then you need a good espresso maker. Sure, you could spend a fortune on a fancy espresso/cappuccino machine but I would prefer you spend as little as possible on a simple item that will make you excellent… Read More »
Back in my not-so-distant past I was known for drinking lots and lots of coffee at a time. I used the largest travel mugs to tote around my coffee and I would refill it once or twice every day. This kept me mostly amped from dawn until dusk. These days I drink higher quality coffee with less volume.… Read More »
As I continue my research on manual coffee grinders it occurred to me that I typically make one of three different types of coffees these days. I make coffee in my french press, my Moka Express, and I make large batches of coffee in my drip coffee maker. In all cases the coffee grind should be different sizes.… Read More »
