Although Seattle is widely considered America’s coffee capital, if there’s any city that gives it a run for its money it’s San Francisco. The City by the Bay has been known for lo
Author: Michael Butterworth
Michael Butterworth is an authorized instructor of the Specialty Coffee Association and the inventor of the Etkin Dripper. He cofounded the Coffee Compass mostly as an excuse to visit more coffee shops. For consulting and training enquiries please visit butterworth.coffee.
Can-Do Attitude: Matchless Coffee Soda Launches New Kickstarter
A couple of years ago I popped into one of my favorite Nashville cafés and ordered a beverage that I’ve since concluded might be the perfect iced coffee: the Matchless Coffee Soda. It was br
Cafe Review: Bespoke Coffee in Wilmington, NC
It’s hard to think of a television show that I never watched that defined my childhood more than Dawson’s Creek. As diehard fans of the show probably already know, the ostensibly idylli
The Only Iced Coffee Maker You’ll Ever Need
Let’s be honest, iced coffee is usually disappointing. Sure, enough cream and sugar makes anything tolerable, but iced coffee often lacks the sweetness and complexity we expect from a really
Coffee’s Grand Cru: A Look Inside Elida Estate
Wilford Lamastus Sr. produces some of the most famous coffee in the world, but he only brags about one thing when I visit his award-winning farm Elida Estate: his skimming ability. With a sly grin,
Perfect Coffee and Eggs at Miami’s All Day
I hate drinking coffee on an empty stomach. Most mornings, if I had to choose between a cup of perfectly brewed Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe and two eggs over medium, I wouldn’t even hesitate, thoug
Five Cafes Worth Moving To Vancouver For
Vancouver is widely considered one of the most livable cities on earth. Its wide array of fantastic cafés might have something to do with that. We already wrote about our visit to Nemesis Coffee,
James Hoffmann Continues to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe in New Video
Author. Entrepreneur. Barista champion. James Hoffmann wears a lot of hats. One of his most recent Youtube videos makes us think one of those hats must be that of the earth’s sorcerer supre
Interview: Marlee Benefield of Gather Coffee
Most of the interviews we’ve done here at The Coffee Compass focus on the baristas and roasters who make your coffee. But there’s a whole group of farmers, importers, educators, and co
Three Ways to Use the December Dripper to Brew Better Coffee
We, like 779 other Kickstarter backers, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our December Dripper. The adjustable flow rate pour-over device more than tripled its goal, raising a cool $58,251. With