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Film: Relive Coffee Fest's Best Moments

Film: Relive Coffee Fest's Best Moments

Sep 27th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Coffee Fest is behind us, but we're still reeling from awesomeness overload. If you missed out on the exciting weekend, we'll bring you up to speed with this mini documentary. Coffee Fest is behind us, but we're still reeling from awesomeness overlo …
How to Brew: Kalita Wave Pour Over Coffee Dripper

How to Brew: Kalita Wave Pour Over Coffee Dripper

Sep 16th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
What's the Wave all about? Is it the new V60? How does it even work? We're so glad you asked. In this film, Chris demonstrates how to make a proper cup of coffee with the ubiquitous Kalita Wave dripper. You've seen them everywhere: cafes, competit …
Video Vault: Baratza Forte Comparisons and Tutorials

Video Vault: Baratza Forte Comparisons and Tutorials

Jul 9th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
The Baratza Forté is the newest coffee and espresso grinder on the planet – what in the world is it all about? We've pitted it against some classics and peeked under the hood to help get the word out: this grinder's got guts! The Baratza Forté is …
Baratza Forte Review: 3 Reasons You'll Love this Grinder

Baratza Forte Review: 3 Reasons You'll Love this Grinder

Jun 25th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Fresh from the vaults of innovation, the Forté has arrived. So what's the chatter about? This review will get you close and cozy with Baratza's newest grinder, where you'll find out if it's really hot stuff — or all hype. Fresh from the vaults of in …
Coffee Fest Report or: How We Survived Day 3

Coffee Fest Report or: How We Survived Day 3

Jun 9th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
It's been a heckuva weekend but, as Nelly Furtado once told me, all good things come to an end. Let's take a teary-eyed look at what happened on our last day at Coffee Fest Chicago. It's been a heckuva weekend but, as Nelly Furtado once told me, all …
Coffee Fest Report or: How We Defeated Day 2

Coffee Fest Report or: How We Defeated Day 2

Jun 9th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Ah, a new day. It’s smooth sailing from here. We’ve learned the lay of the land, found a rhythm, and – most remarkably – caught up on sleep. So what went down on day two? Ah, a new day. It's smooth sailing from here. We've learned the lay of the lan …
Coffee Fest Report or: How We Conquered Day 1

Coffee Fest Report or: How We Conquered Day 1

Jun 7th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
And we’re off! Day one of Coffee Fest Chicago was all sorts of crazy. A dozen coffees and a pile of pizza later, we're feeling a second wind and we're ready to take on the weekend. First, a look back at Friday’s festivities. And we’re off! Day one o …
Day 0: Gearing Up for Coffee Fest

Day 0: Gearing Up for Coffee Fest

Jun 6th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Later, Louisville — Chicago hollered and we hauled off! Coffee Fest is just hours away and we're finally here, ready to roll. Day 0 We put Kentucky behind us early yesterday. Our car was filled with the usual banter: debates abou …