I’ve always liked a good cold brew coffee. But as nice as the combination of smooth flavor and low acid is, I don’t drink it every day. Like pour-over and espresso, cold brew seemed time-consuming, involved, and something I’d rather leave to folks at the coffee shops. For a long time I drank cold brew … Read more
You need a French press, but not just for coffee. Even if you favor other methods for making your morning brew, there are so many French press hacks that will make this glass-and-chrome carafe your new favorite kitchen tool. A French press isn’t just something for caffeine dispensing—rather it’s an all-in-one strainer/mixer/squeezer/wonder workhorse. Reject the … Read more
Amazon Prime Day is almost here, and if that’s not enough to perk you up, then maybe you need a new coffee maker. Luckily, the annual Prime Day sales event has proven to be a great opportunity to expand, upgrade, or begin your collection of caffeinating kitchen appliances. Jump to the deals Whether you’re in … Read more
This creamy blended coffee cocktail takes its cues from banana coffee, a popular mix of morning joe and frozen banana. Bold cold-brew coffee concentrate takes well to the earthy, softly smoky flavors of mezcal, cinnamon, and vanilla, and the frozen banana adds luxurious texture and a touch of sweetness to the drink. Serve at brunch … Read more
This was the only cold-brew maker we tested that recommended a medium-fine grind instead of the typical coarse grind, and though the filter was made of an incredibly fine-mesh material, there was still some sediment in our cup. Still, the coffee was smooth with a pleasant sweetness and acidity—but it was pretty weak. Unlike most … Read more
However, you can still get consistent results from a grinder that doses by time. Just do a test grind on the desired setting, weigh the results, and calculate what to set the timer to (make sure to weigh the final results to make sure your math works out). To estimate consistency with each of the … Read more