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:
It's been a long time coming, and now it's finally here. Legendary EK43 performance in a more compact package: say hello to the EK43 S!
Save time and optimize your workflow with Acaia's Orion coffee doser. Just load it up with green or roasted coffee, select your dose weight, and hit go - it couldn't be simpler.
Synesso's S200 is a low-profile volumetric machine designed to be a true workhorse, with barista-friendly features like ambidextrous steam wands, shifter-style paddle groups, and more.
Fellow's Stagg EKG kettle combines one of our favorite pouring kettles with slick and simple variable temperature control. It's a real masterpiece!
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.
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?
The Cafe Solo is the embodiment of the philosophies of Danish product design firm Eva Solo. It's a strikingly smart but ever-so-simple immersion brewer, meshing high-quality glass and steel components with an attractive neoprene sleeve to keep the heat in. There's hardly a simpler way to brew coffee, as all the Cafe Solo requires is a bit of grounds, some hot water, and a few minutes, wrapped up by doing nothing more than pouring the coffee into your favorite mug and enjoying.
The Helor 101 hand grinder combines superior grind quality with modern aesthetics, to satisfy even the pickiest of coffee enthusiasts. Built to replicate the output of commercial grinders, the 101 includes both conventional and contemporary burr sets, plus stepless grind adjustment, so you can easily dial in for espresso or dial up to a drip grind. In this video, discover everything you need to know about the Helor 101, as Steve highlights the features that make it one of the smartest hand grinders on the market.
With the Javarator nitro coffee kit, you can serve delicious nitro coffee at your cafe or home, entirely on demand. To see the complete process of putting your kit together, watch along as Steve walks through each step involved, so you can get right on your way to serving creamy, tasty nitro coffee.
The much awaited Mahlkonig EK43 S is finally here! All the same power and performance you'd expect from an EK43 is now packed in a more compact size that's even easier to fit into your bar workflow. The Mahlkonig EK43 S Commercial Coffee Grinder is now available for pre-order.
Hario’s line of French Press brewers bring an extra measure of elegance and quality to a timeless style of brewing. Whether it’s the classic Metal press, the handsome Olivewood Single-Wall press, or the elaborate Olivewood Double-Walled press, you’ll find Hario’s signature glass construction and a meticulously-crafted steel mesh filter for a delicious brew without any unwanted grounds. Discover the one that’s right for you, as Steve walks through the unique benefits of each of these beautiful, functional brewers.