As you may have heard, Intelligentsia recently released an iPhone app. The app is free and provides the user with tips and a built in timer for various brewing methods, as well as access to a catalog of all their current coffee offerings. Check out a more full review of it here.
April has been a busy month for the coffee industry and we wanted to give you a quick summary:
Fellow's Stagg EKG kettle combines one of our favorite pouring kettles with slick and simple variable temperature control. It's a real masterpiece!
Baratza's Virtuoso is one of the easiest ways to improve your coffee at home, and it's our perennial pick for best value in an electric coffee grinder.
As seen on Shark Tank - Third Wave Water's patent-pending formula is designed to turn a gallon of distilled water into the perfect water for brewing your favorite coffees. It's based on the...
Knock's newest hand grinder sets the bar even higher, with a compact offering that doesn't make any sacrifices on performance.
Every trade has its tools, and that of manual coffee-making is no exception. One of the most important tools — especially for pour-over brewing — is the kettle. And, if you ask us, these are the best ones out there.
Coffee on ice continues to be a growing trend in the US, and naturally factions have grown around the various favored brewing methods. We now have cold brew in abundance, canned coffee beverages, and copious ways to chill the hot stuff too. So, what's the consensus?
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.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, it’s almost time for some of the world’s most dedicated coffee professionals and enthusiasts to nerd-out over one of life’s greatest gifts at the 2018 Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle. In this post, we've covered our plans, what to expect, and how to follow us.
An essential accessory for many manual brewing methods, pour over kettles can make quite the difference in the cup, not to mention user experience. At Prima, we've cultivated an offering of top-notch kettles for the professional and novice alike, from simple stove-top models to precision variable temperature units. In this video, Steve shares on the benefits and drawbacks of each gooseneck kettle, so you can find the perfect fit for your brew bar.
Poised to become a new favorite in homes and cafes alike, Bonavita’s BV1901GW is an automatic coffee brewer with impressive capabilities. It features a shallow flat bottomed brew basket for a more even extraction, an optional pre-infusion state that allows coffee to bloom before full infusion, and a heating plate that’ll keep your coffee prepped and ready to serve. Want to see it in action? Discover everything you need to know about the BV1901GW as Steve shows off this remarkable brewer.
With Hario’s newly improved line of hand grinders, you can grind on the go without breaking the bank. The Mini Slim Plus, Skerton Plus, and Skerton Pro are all versatile, travel-friendly hand grinders that feature sensible upgrades for an even more uniform grind. Curious to see what sets these grinders apart? Watch along as Steve gives a thorough overview of the new Mini Slim Plus, Skerton Plus, and Skerton Pro hand grinders from Hario.
Hario's V60 dripper is built for precision in brewing, with a unique design that allows you to dial in your perfect cup of coffee. A popular choice in many coffee bars for its shorter brew times and memorable flavors, the V60 gives an even brew that lands right in your cup. In this video, Chris walks through what you'll want to know and the products you’ll need to get the best cup from this little brewer that we really like. We think you’ll like it, too.