Regrinding medium- and coarse-ground coffee for espresso may be tempting when you receive samples in the mail or gifts for friends. Espresso is one of the best ways to sample a coffee, after all. No matter how badly you would like to try a pre-ground coffee as espresso, however, we…
There are a number of coffee podcasts, several of which are excellent. At Driftaway Coffee, we’ve collected some of our favorites. Together, they discuss a wide range of topics related to coffee. Sweet Maria’s Coffee Sweet Maria’s is a green coffee supplier that has a wealth of online resources for…
Anyone who drinks coffee on a regular basis will notice the effects that skipping their regular cup has when they don’t get coffee. Some people only feel a little fatigue, while others have splitting headaches and are downright miserable. Whatever the severity, many coffee drinkers turn to caffeine resets —…
The coffee-to-water ratio used when brewing coffee is an integral aspect of all brewing processes, for how much coffee and water are used directly affect extraction. There are guidelines on what ratios generally work well, but to get the best extraction the exact ratio should be based on the particular…
When selecting a French press, there are several factors to take into account. In Which French Press Should I Buy?, we’ve previously discussed the different materials used for carafes and what to look for in a plunger. Here’s an in-depth guide on the different sizes that French presses come in….
The Chemex coffee maker brews up delicious iced coffee, and it does so in style. It’s one of our favorite ways to make a batch of iced coffee. Here’s our recipe. (Remember, iced coffee is different from cold-brew coffee.) Gather Your Supplies To make iced coffee in a Chemex, you’ll…
The amount of coffee and water used is an important part of any coffee-brewing process, for the ratio of coffee to water directly impacts extraction. While there are general guidelines that work across most brewing methods, the best extraction comes when the coffee-to-water ratio is specifically adapted for a particular…
The Aeropress and the French press (or coffee press) are both popular coffee makers. The French press was patented in 1929 and it continues to be widely used over 85 years later. Invented in 2005, the Aeropress is much newer but it’s quickly gaining a loyal following. If you’re trying…
The Aeropress has become popular because it’s easy to use and makes good coffee. As is the case with most coffee makers, however, you need to be familiar with the nuances of the Aeropress in order to get the best brews possible out of it. Here are six tips that…
