Brew Anywhere.
If you’ve spent any time chasing the perfect crema, you already know that the foundation of a great shot isn’t just your equipment—it’s what you put into the portafilter. Over my 10+ years working as a coffee consultant and calibrating everything from $10,000 commercial La Marzocco machines to $200 entry-level home brewers, I’ve learned one … Read more
If you are tired of settling for stale office coffee or dropping six dollars a day at the local drive-through, you are not alone. Over the last decade of my career as a coffee industry consultant, I’ve watched the portable brewing market explode. But what exactly is a french press travel mug? At its core, … Read more
In my 10+ years pulling shots as an industry consultant and coffee technician, I’ve heard one question more than any other: “What is the best double boiler espresso machine?” If you’ve graduated from entry-level single boilers and are tired of waiting for your heat exchanger to recover its temperature between milk drinks, you’ve arrived at … Read more
If you are serious about your morning ritual, you’ve likely found yourself staring down the classic debate of a percolator vs french press. What is the difference? Simply put, a percolator actively cycles boiling water up through a central tube and repeatedly over coffee grounds to create a piping hot, robust, and highly caffeinated brew. … Read more
What is good ground espresso? At its core, good ground espresso is a finely milled coffee bean blend specifically roasted and pulverized to optimize extraction under 9 bars of pressure, yielding a concentrated, syrupy shot with a robust layer of crema. When evaluating pre-milled options, true quality hinges on the roast profile, the uniformity of … Read more