From the War Room
Industry Trends
Pre-batched espresso has split specialty coffee into warring camps — purists call it sacrilege, pragmatists call it survival. Here's what the fight is actually about
Coffee Culture
Seoul's vinyl cafes are rewriting the cafe playbook - blending specialty coffee with curated sound systems to create jeong, the Korean art of deep connection th
Equipment Comparisons
Two sub-$60 manual grinders enter the ring. Only one earns a permanent spot on your counter.
Gear Reviews
Mundo Novo's MN-CS1-Pro automated pourover machine delivers barista-level precision with programmable flow curves, a rotating nozzle, and ±0.3°C stability. We tested
Gear Reviews
Two entry-level grinders. One weight class. We tested extraction, speed, retention, and noise to crown the king. See which grinder earns the belt.
Coffee Culture
Master the professional coffee tasting ritual used by Q-graders and roasters to evaluate coffee quality. Learn the step-by-step cupping protocol at home.
Gear Reviews
La San Marco's La 125 brings commercial pressure profiling and dual-boiler stability to home baristas
Brew Guides
Forget pour-over. The most intense cup of coffee you'll ever drink is 500 years old, uses no filter, and hits like a heavyweight. Here's how to master Turkish c
Coffee Education
Learn why grocery store coffee often tastes flat, how freshness changes flavor, and why small-batch roasted whole bean coffee makes a better morning cup.
Brew Guides
Make dalgona coffee at home with instant coffee or espresso powder, including the right ratio, mixing method, milk options, and troubleshooting tips.
Gear Guides
Compare French press coffee makers by material, size, filter design, insulation, cleanup, and durability before choosing the right press.
Brew Guides
Learn how to make French press coffee with the right coffee-to-water ratio, coarse grind, water temperature, four-minute brew time, and cleanup routine.
Brew Guides
Learn how to brew AeroPress coffee with the inverted method, including grind size, water temperature, brew time, ratio, cleanup, and common mistakes.
Coffee Education
Small-batch coffee roasting improves freshness, consistency, and flavor control. Learn why roast size matters and how it affects your daily cup.
