Is french press coffee stronger than drip coffee? No The flavors in press coffee tend to be more intense because the stainless steel mesh doesn’t filter out the fine particles (called “fines”) or the natural oils. Drip coffee filters out both oils and fines, which give a cleaner taste that can seem milder. Why is … Read more
Yes, You Can Make iced coffee in a Hurry This method for quick-chilling brewed coffee is sometimes called iced pour over or Japanese-style iced coffee. Here’s how it works: Part of the water used for brewing is subbed for ice, and the coffee is brewed directly onto that ice. Can you make a pour over … Read more
Kyoto style slow-drip coffee, which is also referred to as slow drip or kyoto-style coffee, is a coffee brewing style that was made popular in Kyoto, Japan Kyoto-style slow drip coffee is made by letting water slowly, drop by drop, drip over coffee grounds. What is a slow brew? It is made via a pump … Read more
So, if you want to brew delicious, immediate (no, we didn’t say “instant”) coffee, without breaking the bank on an espresso machine, both Aeropress and pour over fit the bill. In the versatility stakes, the Aeropress wins hands down Does Aeropress taste like pour over? Pour over coffee is considered to taste a bit weaker … Read more
Wetting the grounds, without water passing through the filter (for drip coffee where blooming is most important, certainly more than for full immersion techniques like french press) has the effect of the CO2 being released to ensure an even extraction when you are brewing. Should you wet coffee grounds before brewing? 1. Get soaked. Pre-wetting … Read more
All of our One-Cups and Travel 5-Packs are Nitro-Flushed™, making a cup of kuju coffee just as flavorful in 6 months as it is in 6 days. Keep it fresh. Is pour over coffee the same as instant coffee? What’s the difference between instant coffee and pour over? To start off, many times drip or … Read more