Indeed, making your coffee is more cost-efficient than buying from an expensive restaurant. Since it has different brewing methods, how should you know which between the French Press and Cold Brew Maker could yield better results? Here are the differences. Both are unfiltered brewing methods for coffee and produce bold drinks. Cold-brew takes 30 hours,…
Author: Charlie McFarlane
Specialty Coffee Enthusiast.
Hungry for knowledge in the art and science behind specialty coffee and decided to document my journey, while sharing it with the public.
More than 10 baristas were interviewed; over 21 farms were visited across 5 countries. Almost 100 Coffee Shops.
Bean of choice: Pacamara.
Preferred coffee country: Panama.
Preferred Brewing Method: Aeropress.
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How Do Baristas Make Iced Coffee? (with Specialty Coffee)
As the worldwide population grows, enjoying coffee in diverse tastes and styles will talk about a particular kind—iced coffee. Coffee dates back to 800 A.D., and legend has it that 9th-century herders noticed the effect caffeine had on their goats, who appeared to dance after eating the fruit of the Coffee plant. Fast forward to…
Long Black vs Filter Coffee: What Is the Difference?
If you have ever been to the coffee shop or café, then you probably already know just how confusing the drink menu can be. Just a simple visit to any of these places will tell you all you need to know about how many variations of coffee there are. It wouldn’t even be possible to…
Is Robusta Coffee Bad for You? (benefits and usage)
What could be better than a caffeinated, dark, rich coffee in the morning? Honestly, not much. However, with a world obsessed with Arabica coffee, is there space for the hardy, Robusta coffee in our homes, hearts, and palates? Robusta coffee benefits: increases energy and improves mental health and well-being, contains antioxidants, which are beneficial for…
How to Make Specialty Coffee at Home? (Process and Tools)
The aromatic steam coming from a cup of your favorite specialty coffee—the heaven of that first sip. And, of course, the sticker shock. But you can have that delicious experience every day without paying coffee-shop prices. To make specialty coffee at home, start with clean equipment, measure out fresh beans by weight, grind the beans…
What is Single-Estate Coffee? (each a unique experience)
According to an article from Business Insider, coffee is one of the most favorite and sought-after commodities globally. For almost every individual, drinking coffee is already a part of their routine and lifestyle. Nowadays, trends are everywhere, and in the coffee community, the hype is all about single-estate coffee. But what is it, and what…