McDonald’s in the United Kingdom released a commercial ribbing specialty coffee shops last week, and a lot of baristas took to social media to voice their anger. The video ridiculed craft cof
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Will Third Wave Water Make Your Coffee Taste Better?
You’re probably ignoring the second most important ingredient in your coffee. Although coffee nerds meticulously select their coffee, equipment, and brewing techniques, most just use whatev
JURIA HOUSE: A TEMPLE FOR OLD TYPICA IN BALI
The main area in the hill town of Ubud, Bali, has no more than 2 or 3 large roads. Strangely most tourists bound themselves here. A turn to the narrow streets off the main roads quickly escapes the
Learn How to Cup Coffee With Cafe Imports
Hang around a coffee shop long enough and you’ll likely hear a barista mention cupping. No, they’re not talking about competitive cup stacking. Cupping is a century-old quality contr
Gear Review: Handground
Kickstarter has been a decidedly mixed bag when it comes to coffee. On one hand, it’s given us success stories like Acaia, whose Bluetooth-ready scales have become a fixture in quality-minded caf
Three Shops Changing the Phoenix Coffee Scene
It can be tough selling a hot beverage in the desert. Against all odds, roasters like Cartel, Press, and Peixoto have long championed locally-roasted coffee in the Phoenix area. But a new wave of c
The Official 2016 Coffee Compass Holiday Gift Guide
Still looking for the perfect present for that caffeine-addicted person in your life? Don’t worry, we’re one step ahead of you. We’ve compiled a list of presents any barista, roas
Learn How to Make Good Coffee in a Hotel Room with The Voice’s Dave Moisan
When The Voice’s Dave Moisan isn’t busy having Alicia Keys and Adam Levine fight over him, he’s something of a coffee nerd. The Louisville native is known to travel with an Aer
Take a Look at the Menendez Family Farm in El Salvador
Many coffee companies brag about roasting “direct-trade” coffee. The Menendez family takes direct trade to another level. With nine award-winning farms in El Salvador, the Menendez fami
Three Coffee Podcasts You Need in Your Life
We’re currently in a golden age of coffee media. Never before have there been so many independent documentaries, cable television shows, magazines, or websites dedicated to a non-alcoholic be