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How To Choose The Best French Press Coffee Maker: A 2025 Guide

If you're a coffee lover looking for an upgrade at home, a French coffee press is one of the most obvious choices. It is a classic and simple method that makes a bold and flavorful cup. But with so many options, how can you correctly pick the best French Press…

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AeroPress vs French Press: What’s Different & How To Choose

The AeroPress vs French Press debate: If you're choosing between these two coffee makers, which brewing method is right for you? Both methods are full immersion and can make great coffee, but the AeroPress tends to have a cleaner flavor due to its filter. French Press coffee tends to have…

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Baratza Encore Grinder Review: Discover Pros, Cons, & Considerations

One of the fastest ways to elevate your home craft coffee experience is to grind coffee immediately before brewing. And, the Baratza Encore coffee grinder is one of the most popular options for a reason: it is an affordable entry-level grinder that maintains remarkable quality. I've used this grinder a…

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Tested & Reviewed: How To Choose The Best Manual Coffee Grinder: A 2025 Guide

Grinding coffee just before brewing is my top recommendation for making better coffee at home. While electric grinders can be expensive, a manual coffee grinder is a much more affordable way to get this freshness and professional-quality grinds. In my opinion, the Hario Skerton Pro is the best manual coffee…

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The Best Coffee Grinders In 2025 For Every Budget: Tests, Reviews, & Buying Guide

Of all the coffee gear you can buy, having a grinder at home is one of the most important. Grinding coffee beans at home just before brewing will be the most significant upgrade to your coffee game, and this regularly updated guide reflects my tests, experiences, and reviews of the…

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Tested & Reviewed: The Best Turkish Coffee Pot & Cups In 2025

MY VERDICT: When it comes to choosing the best Turkish coffee pot for your needs, you have to consider material, durability, and brewing capacity. Many people also value the authentic experience of brewing on a copper pot made in Turkey. So, my overall top recommendation is the BCS Cezve, a…

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Tested & Reviewed: The Best Coffee Storage Containers In 2025 & How To Choose

If you are looking for the best coffee storage container to keep your beans fresh, this article will give you an overview of the best coffee containers on the market. Without an airtight coffee container, expensive coffee beans will go to waste as they age quickly and lose their delicious…

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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…

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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…

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