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Coffee Ratio Calculator: Input Desired Strength And Learn How Many Coffee Scoops Per Cup You Should Use

First and foremost, you should know that brewing the perfect cup of coffee can be as much an art as it is a science. While so much depends on careful data points and technique, much of specialty coffee brewing requires nuance and hard-to-define qualities. However, getting the right coffee ratio—the…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

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 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…

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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) 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

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 really better? If so, why does siphon coffee taste better than more…

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