Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of coffee subscriptions out there. Whether it’s through a roaster or assembled by a third party, each promises to send freshly roasted coffee to you
Category: Coffee Product Reviews
The Best Christmas Gifts for the Barista in Your Life
You see them every day. They know everything about you- at least everything about how you drink your coffee. Whether you’re friends, roommates, lovers, or casual acquaintances, your barista
Angels’ Cup Challenges Home Brewers to Develop Tasting Skills
Over the last couple of years we’ve seen a proliferation of coffee subscriptions, each offering a carefully curated, seasonal selection of coffees chosen to suite your taste. While we can con
Gear Review: Ximeno by Long Beach Dripper
Whether it’s the Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Bonmac, or Gino, there’s no shortage of pour-over devices on the market. Each has their devotees and detractors, but few people are dissatis
Gear Review: KitchenAid Siphon Coffee Brewer
Among my home baker friends, there is no kitchen appliance more coveted than a KitchenAid Mixer. With ten speeds and planetary rotation, a KitchenAid Mixer has features normally only found on indu
Meet the Coffee Maker Baristas Dream About
Your barista has a secret they don’t want to tell you. After a grueling work week, making coffee is the last thing they want to do on their day off. Most baristas dream of being able to sleep
Gear Review: Kyuemon Ceramic Filter
When choosing a filter, there’s always a sacrifice made. Paper filters provide the best clarity, but remove many of the oils. Metal or cloth filters improve the body, but leave sediment at t
First Impressions: Acaia Lunar Scale
One of the benefits of having an amazing sponsor like Prima Coffee is that occasionally they ask us to help them test new products. Even better is when that new product is a piece of equipment we&#
Gear Review: Monarch Methods Kettle
A few months ago we published a short post admiring our friend Brian Schiele’s Monarch Methods Kettle. Someone must have read the article, because my coworkers at Quills Coffee surprised me
Gear Review: Orphan Espresso Lido 2 Hand Grinder
The most important piece of brewing equipment you own is your grinder. As we’ve written elsewhere, there are many great reasons to invest in a hand grinder. If, like us, your life philosop