Coffee grinders, like any piece of equipment, need an occasional deep cleaning. Over time, coffee dust will infiltrate every nook and cranny of a grinder, and oils will coat the hopper, burrs and grind chamber. If not cleaned out, fine particles can overwork a motor and cause it to fail,…
In the grocery store, shoppers are accustomed to hearing “paper or plastic?” Patrons of coffee shops aren’t asked “paper or foam?” when they order a beverage to-go, but every cafe must decide whether to use paper or foam cups. Most coffee shops, as well as many cities and even the…
Use our coffee grinding guide to help you make better coffee at home. Learn which grind size to choose, and which type of grinder to purchase.
Cloth and metal filters are both viable, environmentally friendly alternatives to paper filters. Which one brews the best coffee, though? Find out.
Are bleached or unbleached filters better for your health, your coffee and the environment? Find out why it’s important to use quality paper coffee filters.