Specialty Coffee Articles - Best Of Brewing

Is Hario V60 Worth It? My Honest Hario V60 Review: Plastic, Ceramic, and Copper Models

MY VERDICT: Considering I've owned a few V60s for over ten years, I feel confident giving this overwhelmingly positive Hario V60 review. Although I mostly use the plastic model at home, I've brewed a few times on the other materials, and they are all fantastic pour over coffee makers that…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Starbucks vs Specialty Coffee: Is Starbucks Specialty Coffee?

SUMMARY: There's no doubt it is immensely popular, but is Starbucks specialty coffee or is it just hype? The answer is that some of their special Reserve coffees do live up to specialty quality. However, when comparing Starbucks vs specialty coffee shops in the current third-wave movement, most of the…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Culture, Coffee Facts

Why Is My French Press Hard To Press: 3 Causes & Fixes

French Press coffee can be bold and delicious. However, a common frustration point for people is, why is my French Press sometimes hard to press down? In my opinion, French Press plungers usually get stuck from too fine a coffee grind or a low-quality grinder. But there are other possibilities,…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

Can You Filter Turkish Coffee? Yes, But Why You Shouldn’t

There's no denying the allure of Turkish coffee, a method that brings you to coffee's beginning. However, people accustomed to the clean taste of standard drip/filter coffee often wonder, is Turkish coffee filtered? If not, can you filter Turkish coffee to make it cleaner? The answer is yes, you technically…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Coffee Facts

Why Is My Turkish Coffee Not Foaming? 5 Reasons & Solutions

Turkish coffee can be an enjoyable brewing method that connects you to coffee's long history. The thick texture and foam taste delicious and pair perfectly with something sweet. However, learning how to make Turkish coffee with foam can be tricky. Many people have the same problem: Why is my Turkish…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Coffee Facts

Why Does My Pour Over Coffee Take So Long? 5 Reasons & Fixes

People put a lot of effort into investing in pour over coffee equipment, buying fancy beans, and researching to learn the proper brewing skills. However, pour over coffee taking too long is a common frustration. Even after doing everything correctly, why is it draining so slowly? The most common reason…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

Pour Over vs Drip Coffee: Why Is Pour Over Better Than Drip?

You've probably seen the classic image of a coffee connoisseur slowly brewing on a manual pour over coffee maker. The gooseneck kettle, the scale, the fancy beans, and perhaps some hipster clothes are often involved. So in the pour over vs drip coffee maker debate, why do manual drippers always…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Coffee Facts

American vs Turkish Coffee: Why Is Turkish Coffee So Strong?

Turkish coffee has a reputation for being one of the most exceptional and intense brewing methods. But why is Turkish coffee so strong? When comparing American vs. Turkish coffee, the strength of the Turkish method comes from the fine grind size, full immersion brewing, and unfiltered serving style. However, there…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Culture, Coffee Facts

2024 Best Coffee Grinder Under $100: 7 Budget Coffee Grinders

MY VERDICT: Coffee grinder reviews can be annoying and complicated to understand, especially if you're on a strict budget. So in this search, I used my own experience and some research to compile a list of the best budget coffee grinders. My goal was to find affordable machines that did…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Why Does Siphon Coffee Taste Better? Vacuum Coffee Explained

SUMMARY: There’s no doubt that siphon brewing (aka vacuum brewed coffee) has captivating visuals. I used to watch YouTube videos of it with my morning brew! But, Besides the fascinating science of how it brews, is vacuum coffee better than other methods? If so, why does siphon coffee taste better?…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Culture, Coffee Facts