Specialty Coffee Articles - Best Of Brewing

Can You Reuse Coffee in a French Press? Second Brew Insights

SUMMARY: Whether it is to save money or cleaning time, many people wonder if you can reuse coffee in a French Press for multiple brews. While you technically can use coffee grounds twice in a French Press, I do not recommend it. The solubility of coffee is not like some…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts

Iced Latte vs. Iced Cappuccino: What Is The Difference Between Them?

SUMMARY: When comparing an iced latte and iced cappuccino, what is the difference between the two drinks? The primary distinction is the milk ratios. Similar to the differences between hot lattes and cappuccinos, an iced cappuccino features less milk and more foam, with an overall bolder espresso taste. An iced…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts

Best Coffee Grinder For Chemex: 5 Fantastic Burr Grinders

MY VERDICT: Coffee grinding can get complicated. So in this search, I found the best Chemex coffee grinder by focusing on affordability and fantastic coarse grind consistency. As such, I found the Baratza Virtuoso+ to be the overall best coffee grinder for Chemex, closely followed by the Baratza Encore. If…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

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 Considered 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 Facts, Coffee Culture

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

French Press coffee can be bold and delicious. However, a common problem with this brewing method is that the French Press can be hard to press down. In my opinion, French Press plungers usually get stuck from too fine a coffee grind or a low-quality grinder. However, there are other…

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) Coffee Facts, Brewing

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) Coffee Facts, Brewing

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

After buying pour over coffee equipment and fancy beans and investing the time to learn the proper brewing skills, why is your pour over coffee still taking too long? Even after doing everything correctly, why is it draining so slowly? The most common reason is too fine a grind. Another…

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) Coffee Facts, Brewing