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Is The Chemex Worth It? My 2025 Chemex Coffee Maker Review

When the inventor of the Chemex Dr. Peter Schlumbohm showed off his pour-over coffee brewer at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, he later bragged that it would allow "even a moron to make good coffee." I'd say that's a pretty good Chemex Coffee Maker review already! However, is the…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Iced Americano Recipe: Understand the Caffè Americano and How to Make It

Despite its reputation as a fancy drink, a basic iced Americano recipe consists only of three main ingredients: espresso, cold water, and ice. You do not need to be a trained barista to make a homemade iced Americano, and you can save yourself tons of money by learning to make…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Espresso

Happy National Coffee Day 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Are you ready for National Coffee Day 2023? While a hardcore coffee lover might consider every day to be a national day of coffee, coffee drinkers around America celebrate once a year at the end of September. Besides grabbing Starbucks National Coffee Day deals or scoring other free coffee, this…

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

How To Make An Americano At Home: An Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

If you want to learn how to make an Americano at home, you are in the right place. The caffè Americano is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of espresso less intensely. It uses hot water to dilute the espresso into the strength of normal black coffee. So assuming…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

Can You Freeze Coffee Beans? Learn This Trick To Keep Coffee Fresh for Months

When contemplating how long coffee stays fresh, you might wonder, can you freeze coffee beans to make them last longer? The short answer is yes, you can freeze coffee beans, so long as you do so properly. However, if you fail to follow certain steps like using an airtight container,…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts

What Is Americano Coffee? Everything You Need to Know About the Caffè Americano

While a seasoned coffee lover might be able to go into detail about the café Americano, along with the perfect way to make it, someone new to the world of fancy coffee might be wondering, exactly what is Americano coffee? And who wins in the battle of Americano vs coffee?…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts, Espresso

Tested & Reviewed: The Best Pour Over Coffee Makers In 2025

Whether one is new to specialty coffee or a seasoned coffee lover, a manual drip coffee maker is a must-have brewer at home. Automatic drip machines are super convenient, however, the result is rarely as delicious as manual pour-overs. So, with so many online options in 2025, I tried to…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

How Long Does Coffee Last? Why Coffee Expires And How to Keep It Fresh

Whether you drink coffee every day or not, you have probably encountered some old beans lying around that left you wondering, does coffee really expire? If so, how long does coffee last? The short answer is that you are generally safe consuming coffee past its expiration date as long as…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts

How To Make Pour Over Coffee: Complete Guide For Any Dripper

Whatever specific manual dripper you use at home—the Chemex, Hario V60, Kalita Wave, or something else—this brew guide will teach you how to make pour-over coffee delicious every time. I'll link to specific recipes where relevant, however, consider this my coffee pour-over 101 guide, covering the theory, grind size, water…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

AeroPress Espresso Recipe: How to Make Delicious Espresso at Home

Any coffee lover knows that espresso has a way of bringing out the most mouthwatering coffee flavors. So, for those without an espresso machine, I will teach you how to make espresso with an AeroPress at home. This is my favorite AeroPress espresso recipe because it is such a contrast…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Espresso