Buying Guides - Best Of Brewing

Flat vs Conical Burr Grinders: Learn The Pros, Cons, And Key Differences

SUMMARY: Grinding at home is critical for delicious coffee, and let's assume you already know that burrs beat blade grinders. However, the many grinder designs and prices make it difficult to choose the right one. If you're comparing flat and conical burr grinders, know that conical burrs tend to be…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides, Coffee Facts

Chemex Size Guide: Choosing the Best Model for Your Brew

SUMMARY: For most coffee lovers, I recommend the 6-cup or 8-cup as the best size Chemex because they offer the best brewing flexibility—small enough for 1-2 people and large enough for 3-4 people. However, there is also a 3-cup model that caters to individual brewing and larger 10 to 13-cup…

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35 + Father’s Day Coffee Gifts For Dad

Father's Day and coffee gifts go together like Mother's Day and flowers. So, if you need help finding the perfect Father's Day coffee gift this year, I did a few hours of research to put together this list of my favorite options. Many of these gift ideas will also fit…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Pour Over vs AeroPress Coffee: Taste, Convenience, and Brewing Comparison

SUMMARY: The choice between pour over and AeroPress coffee depends on your taste preference. Generally, opt for the AeroPress if you're after a richer, espresso-like flavor and value brewing speed and travel convenience. However, choose a pour-over coffee maker if you want to savor more nuanced/delicate taste profiles and do…

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The Best Turkish Coffee Brands In 2025: 3 Online Ordering Options

MY PICKS: Turkish coffee can be such a fun and rewarding brewing method, but you need the right beans, roast, and grind to properly make it. For my taste, the best Turkish coffee brands (in order) are Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi for its fresh, aromatic flavor; Elite Turkish Coffee for its…

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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…

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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…

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2025 Best Coffee Grinder Under $100: 7 Budget Coffee Grinders Tested And Reviewed

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…

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Cheap vs Expensive Coffee Grinder: Are Expensive Grinders Worth It?

MY VERDICT: In the cheap vs expensive coffee grinder debate, there's no doubt that the more expensive models produce way better grinds. But, which models are solid, and how much should you spend on coffee grinding at home? Are the super-expensive coffee grinders worth it? As a coffee geek, I…

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Burr vs Blade: What Is A Burr Coffee Grinder & Why It’s Better

When it comes to quality coffee grinding, you've probably heard about the burr grinder vs blade grinder debate. Spoiler: the particle consistency of a coffee burr grinder always wins against the uneven grind from a blade model. But exactly what is a burr coffee grinder and why is it better…

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