The thought has crossed the mind of every serious coffee nerd: Can I roast my own coffee? We’ve debated it enough times that when we first stumbled upon a picture of the Huky 500, we were in
Category: Coffee Product Reviews
Product Review: notNuetral’s Gino Dripper
Just when we thought the manual pour over movement had peaked, notNeutral’s Gino Dripper burst on the scene in early 2014. Todd Goldsworthy used the device to win the 2014 U.S. Brewers Cup, t
Chia Pod Wants You to Eat Intelligentsia Coffee
Super Food Meets Super Coffee If there’s anything hotter than specialty coffee right now, it’s chia seeds. The omega-3 rich super food is popping up in everything lately. It was only a
Monarch Methods: A Kettle Fit for Royalty
The Search for the Perfect Kettle A good gooseneck kettle is an essential tool for making pour over coffee. Like many baristas, our first gooseneck kettle was the ubiquitous Hario Bueno Kettle. St
You Probably Need Blue Crow Media’s London Coffee Map
I began my lifestyle blog with something that is pretty central to it; and that is coffee. Being a stimulant, I find that coffee easily becomes a catalyst for conversation, creative thoughts and id
Product Review: Sili-Dripper
Happy Campers Every caffeine-addicted nature enthusiast faces the same conundrum: how do I make coffee when I’m camping? Inventor and entrepreneur Tim Johnson has the answer you Patagon
4 Reasons You Should Own A Burr Coffee Grinder
Burr coffee grinders aren’t sexy, but they should be. In fact, your grinder is the most important piece of coffee brewing equipment you own. As a barista, I’m always a little surprised
I Made Coffee With Todd Carmichael’s Dragon Brewer
Enter The Dragon Brewer I’m in my living room with a black plastic suitcase- the kind musicians use to transport expensive equipment and mobsters use to hold weapons and drugs. Inside is what
Cloth Filters: A Quick Primer and Current Options
Paper, Metal, or Cloth Filters? In pour over coffee, the paper filter reigns supreme. It produces amazing clarity by preventing a lot of coffee oil and fines from ending up in the cup. It is also
When it Comes to Travel Mugs, Corking is A-OK
Here at the Compass we’re fans of well extracted coffee, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurs who are willing to take a risk to follow their dreams. We’re not fans of unnecessary waste, an