Pre Ground Coffee vs Freshly Ground: Why You Should Invest In A Good Grinder

One of the first accessories people buy after they use a coffee maker for a while is a coffee grinder. In many cases however their first grinder is a relatively cheap blade grinder. They don’t cost much but we don’t recommend our readers to buy them because they don’t do a good job at making… Continue reading Pre Ground Coffee vs Freshly Ground: Why You Should Invest In A Good Grinder

The Percolator Vs. The Automatic Drip Coffee Maker

A coffee percolator is a type of stove-top brewing device that brews the coffee by continually cycling near boiling point water through the ground coffee beans until the required strength is reached by the brew. These pots were once vastly popular until the creation and later popularization of automatic drip coffee makers in the early… Continue reading The Percolator Vs. The Automatic Drip Coffee Maker

Auto Drip Coffee vs. The Moka Pot: The War Between The Automatic & Personalized Brewing Processes

I have gone on and on about the advantages of brewing coffee in an automatic drip machine several times in the past, since I am a fan of everything that allows me to save time while letting me enjoy some freshly brewed coffee at the same time. Though coffee aficionados often mock auto drip machines… Continue reading Auto Drip Coffee vs. The Moka Pot: The War Between The Automatic & Personalized Brewing Processes

Moka Pot Vs A Cheap Espresso Machine: Which Is A Better Investment?

You are sitting am home comfortably sipping on your own home brewed cup of espresso. Maybe you have a little milk mixed and maybe you’ve tried to froth your own foam. Nevertheless you are basking in your own self-reliance. At least this is your dream. It’s my dream because I’ve got toddlers at home so… Continue reading Moka Pot Vs A Cheap Espresso Machine: Which Is A Better Investment?

The French Press vs. The Coffee Percolator: The Debate Rages On

Common wisdom tells you that french press coffee is better than coffee from a percolator but what would you think if I told you that wasn’t so clear cut of an opinion? Is it actually possible that percolators can make coffee as good as or better than a french press? I say it’s possible but… Continue reading The French Press vs. The Coffee Percolator: The Debate Rages On

Which is Best: Manual Burr or Electric Coffee Grinders?

One super common question we run into all the time has to do with customers trying to decide between an electric burr coffee grinder or a manual burr model. Although this seems simple enough it is actually a bit complex especially when most customers have competing goals. Competing, you  say? Yes, when you are in… Continue reading Which is Best: Manual Burr or Electric Coffee Grinders?

Stovetop Espresso vs. Pump Brewed Espresso: Characteristics & Differences

This would not be the first time were comparisons between espresso coffee and moka pot brewed coffee are drawn.  Part of the appeal and popularity of the moka pot itself was due to how similar the coffee it is capable of brewing is to the classic bar-bought espresso. The pump-driven espresso machine is, nowadays, the… Continue reading Stovetop Espresso vs. Pump Brewed Espresso: Characteristics & Differences

The Steam-Driven Espresso Maker Vs. The Handpresso

As we’ve discussed before, espresso machines can be powered through several mechanisms and there are several types available. There are automatic pump espresso machines, handheld devices like the Handpresso and the Aeropress, stovetop espresso makers, and then there’s the steam models that require a little skill on your part to use. In past articles We’ve… Continue reading The Steam-Driven Espresso Maker Vs. The Handpresso

Handpresso Vs The Aeropress: Which One Is The Better Choice

Again we are faced with two different companies: Aerobie, based in the United States, and Handpresso, based in France. These two modern devices put their own twist to the brewing process and we are here to compare and contrast them, helping you decide which a better fit is for you. Handpresso machines are fairly new… Continue reading Handpresso Vs The Aeropress: Which One Is The Better Choice

Rethinking Coffee And The Brewing Process: The Hario V60 vs. The Aeropress

When it comes to modernizing the coffee brewing process, there are a few companies that have been on the head of the competition. Hario in Japan and Aerobie in the United States have presented us, in the last few years, with two cutting edge devices that have, on their own way, revolutionized the way coffee… Continue reading Rethinking Coffee And The Brewing Process: The Hario V60 vs. The Aeropress