Gear
8 articles
Coffee Grinders: The Most Important Gear You Can Buy
How to choose a coffee grinder: blade vs burr, conical vs flat, hand vs electric, what to spend, grind size by method and cleaning.
Kettles and Scales: The Two Tools That Make Coffee Repeatable
How to choose a coffee kettle and scale: gooseneck vs standard, temperature control, what a scale needs and what to spend.
Water for Coffee: What to Brew With and Why It Matters
How water changes your coffee: the two things to know, the SCA standard in plain terms, filter and bottled options, and hard water fixes.
Espresso at Home: A Beginner's Guide to Your First Good Shot
A beginner's guide to espresso at home: choosing a machine, a starting recipe, dialing in your shot, picking coffee and making milk drinks.
Moka Pot Coffee: Strong Stovetop Coffee Without the Bitterness
How to brew strong moka pot coffee without bitterness: how it works, a step-by-step recipe, fixes for bad cups, best coffee and care.
AeroPress: The Travel-Proof Coffee Maker
How to brew clean, flexible AeroPress coffee: standard or inverted method, a base recipe, ways to adjust it and fixes for a weak or bitter cup.
French Press Coffee: Rich, Easy and Hard to Mess Up
How to brew rich French press coffee at home: ratio, grind, steep time, a low-sludge method and fixes for bitter or muddy cups.
Pour-Over Coffee: A Beginner's Guide to the V60 and Kalita Wave
A beginner's guide to pour-over coffee with the V60 and Kalita Wave: choosing a dripper, gear, a simple recipe and fixes for common problems.