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…
It has been a crazy busy time for Driftaway in the past few months. Both of us are now working full-time and full attention (can we just call it full life? :) ) on creating amazing coffee experience at home. Here are some things that we’ve been doing – We just…
Fresh coffee has three components – green beans, roasting and grinding While coffee beans come from a fruit, they are processed more than fruits that are eaten raw. Whereas an apple can just be picked off of a tree and bit into, coffee must be processed, roasted and ground. Each of these stages…
