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How to Create the Perfect Coffee Tasting Experience at Home

You know how wine snobs swirl their glasses and talk about “notes of leather and tobacco“? Well, I’ve got news for you – coffee tasting can be just as pretentious, but way more fun! I’ve spent years perfecting my at-home coffee cupping setup, and let me tell you, it’s not just about having fancy equipment…

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Coffee Extract: What Is It and How Is It Made?

The rich, dark liquid flows like liquid gold through the filter, releasing an intoxicating aroma that makes my morning worth living. I’ve got to tell you – coffee extract isn’t just your average cup of joe. It’s the superhero version, concentrated and powerful enough to transform anything it touches. From boosting your brownie game to…

Scattered dark coffee grounds form a deliberate barrier around a gleaming stainless steel coffee maker. Several cockroaches approach but halt at the coffee ground perimeter, their antennae twitching visibly.

Are Roaches Buzzed? How Coffee Grounds Might Just Keep Them Away

While I’ve heard countless home remedies for pest control, coffee grounds as a roach deterrent stands out as both intriguing and controversial. I’ve spent some time researching natural pest solutions, and I’ve discovered that the relationship between cockroaches and coffee grounds isn’t as straightforward as many people believe. Though you might be enthusiastic to sprinkle…

A vibrant still life composition featuring an assortment of coffee beans and espresso beans, meticulously arranged on a rustic wooden table. The scene captures the rich textures and colors of the beans, with warm and earthy tones.

Coffee Bean vs Espresso Bean: Which One is Right for Your Brew?

When it comes to coffee, most of us know that you can get them as beans and grounds. We also know that there are two major coffee beans, Arabica and Robusta.  However, occasionally you may see the term ‘Espresso Beans’ being used on some bags of coffee on the shelves. How are these espresso beans…

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How To Brew Coffee In A Chemex

The Chemex brewing method derives its name from the hourglass, or beaker-like, device that was originally designed in 1941 so as to better explore drip coffee processing. The Chemex brewing process allows the coffee connoisseur to improve the blooming of a coffee bean, or seed, through a two-step pour over. The Chemex uses an especially…