April has been a busy month for the coffee industry and we wanted to give you a quick summary:
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.
Please give a warm welcome to Anfim's newest round of grinders, now with on-demand dosing! The SCODY II, or Super Caimano On-Demand, is the latest in Anfim's line of value-priced workhorse...
Baristas rejoice: it's now easier than ever to prep your shots uniformly and consistently thanks to the Dozer grooming tool by Mahlgut. The sloped base design and screw-style adjustment allow you...
Baratza's newest grinder is bringing more to the table than ever before. The innovative new Sette 270 features almost 300 grind settings, a brand new conical burr set, and a pass-through grinding...
The perfect solution for a busy cafe where beverage excellence is a must. This full-coverage nitro cold brew kit is everything you need to deck out your bar with amazing nitro coffee on draft in a...
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?
Everyone has their own way of working with the V60. But do all the nuances really make a difference? We set out to see for ourselves and this is what we learned.
Manual immersion brewers are becoming all the rage – but what are they, anyway? Here, you'll find a full rundown on the most popular immersion methods out there.
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.
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.
There are few ways to feel more connected to the coffee you drink than manually pulling a shot of espresso. And when I say manually, I mean more than grinding the coffee yourself, locking in the portafilter, and flipping a switch - I mean literally, physically pulling a shot with your own strength. Lever espresso machines like my vintage La Pavoni Europiccola aren’t as fancy or even as convenient as their modern brethren, but there’s something a little extra romantic about becoming part of the extraction process as you exert yourself trying to hit just the right pressure and flow rate. In the video above, I talk a bit about what it’s like to own a machine such as the Europiccola, but here I’d like to discuss more about why I went that route in the first place and what I love about the process.
If you live in an area where the water is just plain nasty, then Global Customized Water is here to save your hot beverages (and your tastebuds).
The Peak Espresso Grinder is Mahlkonig’s answer to the rising interest in espresso with higher extractions and richer, sweeter flavor. With its large cast-steel burrs producing a more uniform grind profile, and its advanced cooling system keeping the internal temperature regulated, the Peak is able to give excellent shots all day long. Its familiar body design now features a multi-colored display screen, for easy settings management and simplified programming. If your shop demands exceptional quality for every shot, the Peak is the friend you need when the heat is on and line is long.
Slayer’s Teflon Dispersion Screen is a simple upgrade that will change the way you pull your shots. The screen's hole pattern and Teflon coating promote an even flow of water across the surface of your coffee puck, for a more even extraction to keep your shots tasting their best. It’s also non-stick and easy to clean, making your life behind the bar that much easier.
The summer heat is fully underway, and by now most of us have switched over to drinking iced coffee drinks. Whether you’re a cold brew lover or you’re looking for a more sophisticated brunching beverage, we’ve got a recipe just for you!