We know that you know that the best way to keep your roasted coffee beans fresh is to store them in an airtight container that doesn't see any sunlight. Most coffee aficionados find the nearest jar with an airtight lid and call it good. But after you've closed that jar what about all the air that is still inside it? That's where…
You want to grind your own coffee, and you want to grind it with a conical burr grinder. What many people do not know is that there is a big difference between a plain burr grinder and a conical burr grinder. In fact, most inexpensive burr grinders do a worse job grinding your coffee than a cheap blade grinder would. With conical…
If you’re persnickety about your coffee and brew some every day then the AeroPress may be your cup of tea. I own a drip coffee maker, a Turkish coffee maker, two french presses, a stove-top espresso maker, a siphon, and an AeroPress. The latter makes a cup of coffee as delicious as you'll get from a french press or siphon, yet with…
This mug from Best Made Company is forged at a 100-year-old factory in Poland and is top-quality enamel-coated steel. This cup is made for use by the campfire, but it's fine enough that it may find its way into your kitchen cabinet as well. If that happens, don't worry about it. Who could blame you?
Last summer my in-laws and I spent a week at Lake Sylvan in Colorado. Every morning my two brothers-in-law and I would get up just before dawn and take the canoe out and fish for breakfast. Silent moments like those are when you're grateful to God that you have a thermos full of hot coffee. Even if you're not out on a…
Regardless of whether you make coffee in a french press, an AeroPress, or a Siphon Vacuum Pot, you're going to need to stir those grounds. Those who know better will tell you that a metal spoon or knife is rubbish for such a task — it steals heat from the brewing liquid and it's just not wise to go around banging a…
If you've ever felt that brewing coffee should be like a fun science experiment, well my friends, the Siphon Vacuum Pot is for you. Not only is it a lot of fun to brew a pot of siphoned coffee, the end result is very delicious. While you're at it, be sure to pick up some extra cloth filters, some bamboo stir sticks,…
Have you ever had the power in your home go out before you've had a chance to brew your morning cup of coffee? Me too. This man-powered ceramic coffee grinder from Kyocera is for just such an occasion. It makes a fine camping companion as well. Just don't let the others see you grinding beans for your fresh cup of coffee when…
These delicate mugs work wonders to keep your coffee or tea hotter for longer. Which has been known to make your morning better and your day a little bit brighter. And between you and me, that's something we could all use more of.