All About Coffee

What's the Difference Between Ristretto and Espresso?

Sean Gregory 4 minute read

All About Coffee

Before we get into what makes ristretto different from espresso, let’s make sure we have a solid understanding of exactly what constitutes “espresso.” What is Espresso? Espresso is made in...

What Is Chicory Coffee and Why Drink it?

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee

Ever heard of chicory? If you have… do you know what it is? Many people have heard the word somewhere before—possibly in a health food store… or from that one episode of The...

What Is Espresso Crema and What Does It Say About Your Espresso?

Jake Bonneman 4 minute read

All About Coffee

“Crema” is one of those coffee terms that coffee aficionados and baristas toss around a lot—If you’ve spent a lot of time at coffee shops, you’ve actually seen it plenty of times. But what...

What is Siphon Coffee Brewing? Our Full Guide

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee | How To Brew It

History of Siphon Coffee Brewing The siphon method originated in the 1830s in Germany. In the United States and most of the western world, siphon brewing (also known as vacuum brewing) is a rare way to make...

What's the Point of Using a Gooseneck Kettle?

Jake Bonneman 4 minute read

All About Coffee | How To Brew It

Are these avian-necked water boiling vessels actually useful and practical tools for brewing coffee? Or are they simply overhyped objects d’art for baristas and aging hipsters? Let’s find out...

Don't Freeze Your Coffee (But If You Do.....)

Jake Bonneman 3 minute read

All About Coffee

To freeze, or not to freeze—There are lots of voices on both sides of this question in the coffee aficionado community. Some people, including at least one fairly famous culinary celeb, recommends...

What is the difference between espresso and coffee?

Sean Gregory 5 minute read

All About Coffee

A question we get often a coffee company is where does espresso come from or what type of bean is espresso? Thanks to modern advertising many novice coffee drinkers do not really understand the...

Can You Drink Coffee While On A Keto Diet?

Sean Gregory 4 minute read

All About Coffee

So you decided to loose some weight before the summer hits and started a Keto Diet. Congrats! I think..... After a few hours on google searching for everything you are no longer allowed to drink and...

What Is Pinon Flavored Coffee & Where Does it Come From?

Sean Gregory 3 minute read

All About Coffee

If you've ever been to the New Mexico and Arizona regions, you may have come across Pinon Nuts and even Pinon flavored coffee. But what exactly is it, who makes it and why has it become so popular? What...

What Is The Bloom And Does It Affect Coffee's Taste?

Sean Gregory 4 minute read

All About Coffee

If you are a coffee enthusiast you have at some point likely heard the term "coffee bloom". But, what does that even mean? What is a coffee bloom and does it affect flavor? In short, it is the release...