What is Coffee Blooming & 6 Reasons Why It’s A Game-Changer for Your Brew

What is Coffee Blooming & 6 Reasons Why It’s A Game-Changer for Your Brew

One of the tricks that I always recommend to budding baristas is to bloom their coffee. In my experience, this simple step can really be a game-changer in pour-over coffee brewing. But it’s important to ask: Is coffee blooming really necessary? If you have any doubts about this extra effort for your daily coffee, let…

Coffee vs Pour Over – Is Automatic Drip or Manual Coffee Better?

Coffee vs Pour Over – Is Automatic Drip or Manual Coffee Better?

Drip coffee and pour over often confuse people, since both methods involve letting water flow over coffee grounds while the final drink drips below. The simple answer to what sets them apart is that drip coffee is an automated process, while pour-over requires you to pour the water yourself. But it reality, it’s not that…

Pour Over vs Coffee Pods – Expert’s Guide To Which Brewer Makes the Best Cup

Pour Over vs Coffee Pods – Expert’s Guide To Which Brewer Makes the Best Cup

When it comes to brewing coffee, the pour-over and coffee capsule methods can’t be more different. Pour over is a very ritualistic way to make coffee while coffee pod machines boast convenience – you just pop in a capsule and press a button. This makes you wonder though, which method makes better coffee, and how…

French Press vs Pour Over: The Battle of the Best Brews (Barista’s Verdict)

French Press vs Pour Over: The Battle of the Best Brews (Barista’s Verdict)

Whenever friends ask me for manual brewers I’d recommend, the French press and pour-over methods are high on my list. But then I often get asked next, which of these two is better? Both French press and pour over have taken the specialty coffee world by storm, each with its own unique approach to extracting…

AeroPress vs Pour Over – Barista’s Take: Which Brews the Better Coffee?

AeroPress vs Pour Over – Barista’s Take: Which Brews the Better Coffee?

People who are looking for manual brewers often ask me if they should go for the AeroPress or pour-over coffee. My answer is never short, as I try to explain the different factors that could affect one’s choice. This is why I’ve decided to just write them all down and share with everyone my knowledge…

Hario V60 Review – Taste Test & Barista’s Real Opinion

Hario V60 Review – Taste Test & Barista’s Real Opinion

In my years crafting all kinds of coffee with the different brewing methods and devices that I could get my hands on, the Hario V60 is one that really stands out with such simplicity. If you’re wondering what makes this pour over brewer a popular pick among baristas and coffee lovers alike, then you’re in…

Detailed Hario V60 Five Pour Coffee – Matt Winton’s Award-Winning Recipe

Detailed Hario V60 Five Pour Coffee – Matt Winton’s Award-Winning Recipe

I’ve been brewing with my Hario V60 for years, and it was a delight. But after some time, I felt like I needed to step things up a bit. That’s when I stumbled upon Matt Winton’s award-winning V60 Five Pour recipe. With some added steps, the resulting cup was indeed quite a leap from my…