Home Brewed Coffee 101

A water kettle is an essential tool for coffee lovers, providing hot water quickly and efficiently for coffee making and preparation. Learn more about its benefits and how to choose the right one for your brewing needs.         If you are using any of the coffee brewing methods that require you to manually heat up the water ahead of the brewing (Aeropress, french press, manual pour-over) then you may find it convenient to use an electric kettle.  I have found that a goose neck style gives me more control over the pour than just dumping it from a pot.  The electric kettles typically heat up the water quicker than a stove will.  Some kettle styles allow you to heat up the water on the stove, or fire for people who want an old-fashioned way to make coffee.     Probably the most common reason for using an electric kettle is the speed bonus.  You definitely want to consider how long a kettle takes to get to the temperature before ma...

Understanding the basics of coffee grinders is essential for achieving the perfect cup of coffee. Learn about the different types of coffee grinders, their functions, and tips for selecting and using them effectively to enhance your coffee preparation.      Pre-ground coffee is great for some people because it is much more convenient.  For anyone who is drinking coffee made from canned ingredients, the single biggest jump you can take in quality is to change to a whole bean and invest in a coffee grinder.  The reason for this is that you can get a much fresh coffee, and it allows greater control over the results.  Coffee grinders fall into two main categories, burr and blade grinders.        A blade grinder is on average going to be the cheaper of the two options and typically start at around twenty dollars.  They work just like a blender with a pair of blades circling around chopping up bits of beans.  The drawbacks to...