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How To Make Turkish Coffee At Home: Easy Recipe & Instructions

Even though it is quite different from most specialty coffee recipes, I love drinking traditional Turkish coffee at home, especially in the afternoons. The method of a fine grind and boiled immersion produces a thick texture and intense flavor. Plus, there's the bonus of feeling connected to coffee's long history.…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

Why Is My Pour Over Coffee Watery? Brewing Mistakes To Avoid

SUMMARY: If your pour over coffee is watery and weak tasting, the primary reason is most likely a wide brewing ratio, meaning you used either too much water or too little coffee. Other possible reaons include the grind being too coarse, a low water temperature, improper pouring technique, or inadequate…

By Luke (Musician & Specialty Coffee Expert) 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

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,…

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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

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

Immersion Coffee Brewing 101: Why It’s Unique & Best Methods

If you're a coffee enthusiast, you've probably heard about immersion brewing and how delicious it can be. But what is immersion coffee brewing? Are methods of coffee immersion brewing truly better, or is it just hype? And which immersion brewer is best if you want to start brewing at home?…

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