Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Troubleshooting French Press Coffee


Troubleshooting French Press Coffee
It's been five years since I wrote the Press Pot Tutorial. Since then I've brewed a lot of coffee in my press pot. A lot of coffee. Along the way I've developed a checklist of steps to take to improve the taste of French Press coffee.

Hawaiian Coffee
The Hawaiian islands conjure up visions of paradise. But that is not all. The coffee lover also knows that coffee from Hawaii is known for it's high praise, accompanied by an equally high price.

Finding the Coffee that fits your Style
What sorts of coffees do you prefer? Everyone seems to find a certain flavor profile most likable to their taste.

A Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tutorial For the Caffeine-Inclined
For the home barista who’s serious about their espresso, the Rancilio Silvia is a commercial-style espresso machine that includes professional-grade components…

Coffee Vodka
Plain vodka has flavor. Let's get that out of the way before someone feels the need to send me an email pontificating about the subtle flavors of plain vodka when this article is dedicated to pontificating about a particular type of flavored vodka.

Blood Pressure and Coffee
There have been some irresponsible articles written over the years, that assure the reader that drinking coffee will not raise your blood pressure.