How to Pick a Great Affordable Espresso Machine With so many questions to ask, where shall we even begin? Well first and foremost, what exactly is your espresso budget? If you’re just starting to learn the art of espresso making, then aim for a machine that is below $100. However, the higher you are able to stretch the amount you can spend, the more features the device will come with. These features are targeted at giving you more customization in your brew as the price goes up. And as we all know, the higher your level of control is, the more consistent your results will be. Though sometimes ..read more

Most people know that coffee is a great way to start the day. What many people don’t know, however, is that there are ways to keep your coffee warm while you’re on the go. In this article, we will be discussing ten different ways to keep your coffee warm for longer periods of time. Method #01: Invest In a Thermos This is the most obvious solution and, for many people, the best solution. A thermos will keep your coffee hot for hours at a time and is perfect for those who are on the go. Method #02: Use a Heated Mug There are mugs that you can purchase that have a built-in heating element. These ..read more

In many parts of life, size is far less critical than purpose. In coffee, however, the size of your ground beans influences the time your coffee grounds are in contact with the water, how much of the delicious elixir is extracted from those beans and how fast water flows through the ground beans. Thus, the size of your grinds can significantly alter your final product. As for the size you’re supposed to use? That depends on what you are trying to brew. The answer can vary wildly from very fine to extra course depending on your brewer and method. Ground Size and Use Here we have compiled a lis ..read more

You have been loving your new Nespresso automatic brewer that you have been using exclusively for about 3 months now, completely replacing the Keurig coffee maker that you had been using for several years. But, when cleaning out your cabinets, you find a K-Cup left over from the old Keurig. Looks like there was one ..read more

You have been loving your new Nespresso automatic brewer that you have been using exclusively for about 3 months now, completely replacing the Keurig coffee maker that you had been using for several years. But, when cleaning out your cabinets, you find a K-Cup left over from the old Keurig. Looks like there was one ..read more

It’s early in the morning, as well as still dark outside. Your window curtains are wide open; still drawn from the busy day before, in hopes to catch the early morning rays when they peak over the furtherest skyline even though the dawn still feels hours away. The alarm is screaming for you to wake ..read more

Why Size Matters In many parts of life, size is far less critical than purpose. In coffee, however, the size of your ground beans influences the time your coffee grounds are in contact with the water, how much of the delicious elixir is extracted from those beans and how fast water flows through the ground ..read more

The sun is going down, and you want to set your machine to auto brew so that your coffee will be ready and waiting for you in the morning when the alarm forces you from sleep so that you can begin yet another busy day. You grind your own beans because you adore the fresh ..read more

Sick of killing your wallet for your favorite coffee? Don’t you think it might be better to make your favorite coffee in the comfort of your home and avoid the obnoxious busybody lines? But wait, are you worried it will break your bank to get a high-quality espresso machine? Well, don’t worry! You’re not alone ..read more

For coffee drinkers, there is little better than settling into a project at work or a good book with a hot brew nearby to keep motivated and refreshed. On cold days, a hot coffee can serve as such a comfort against the chilly weather. However, frustrating interruptions often occur when ten minutes into an activity ..read more