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Brewing guides, gear reviews, and recipes — written by home baristas, for home baristas.
Drip Coffee Makers: A Buying Guide That Cuts Through the Hype
Most drip machines are terrible. The few good ones brew better than a lot of pour overs. Here's what to look for.
Technivorm Moccamaster: The 60-Year-Old Design That Still Wins
The Moccamaster hasn't changed in decades. It doesn't need to. Here's why it's the machine coffee people buy for their parents.
Breville Precision Brewer: The Drip Machine for Pour-Over People
You can dial temperature, bloom time, and flow rate. Here's how to actually use those controls.
Moka Pot Mastery: Espresso-Like Coffee for $30
The Bialetti isn't real espresso, but a well-brewed moka pot rivals a $500 machine. Here's the technique.
Siphon Brewers: Why Chemistry-Lab Coffee Is Worth the Ritual
Vacuum siphon brewers look like alchemy and taste like a religious experience. Here's how to start.
Percolator Coffee: How to Brew It Without It Tasting Burnt
Grandpa's percolator can make a good cup. It just requires accepting a few realities. Here's how.
The Clever Dripper: Pour Over Meets Immersion
One brewer combines the clean cup of a V60 with the forgiving simplicity of a French press. It costs $25.
The Chemex Brewing Guide: Iconic, Slow, Worth It
The Chemex is beautiful and finicky. Here's the recipe that makes it worth owning.
Keurig Alternatives: Fast, Cheap Coffee Without the Waste
Pods are convenient and environmentally awful. Here are three setups that match the speed without the trash.
Commercial vs Home Brewers: What Cafes Do Differently
Your favorite cafe uses different gear than you do. Here's what's worth adopting at home and what isn't.
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