Coffee Brewing Techniques, Reviews, and Recipes

Coffee. The most popular drink in the world. From bean to brew, discover your favorite bean and how coffee affects the economy and environment.

Don't get the jitters trying to find the best cold brew in NYC! Complete with photos and links, check out the competitors from the Hester Street Cold Brew Competition. Matte black latte, anyone?

Starbucks eating away more of your income than you'd like to admit? A Starbucks barista reveals how to make copycat frappes at home!

Perfect for Oreo and coffee lovers- try this lovely, and refreshing Oreo frappé with a little espresso. Great dessert that has a nice balance of sweet and bitter.

I offer a guide to using stovetop espresso makers and suggest three of my favorite products currently available.

Using a French coffee press is an excellent way to brew a spectacular cup o' Joe. Learn how to make your morning cup better than ever.

Start your day in style by making a coffee latte to kick off your morning! Just three ingredients and a milk frother are needed to create this satisfying boost to your morning energy.

Manual coffee grinders are quiet, don't require a power source, plus they give you full control over the grinding process. I suggest my best 3 crank-operated mills.

We all like to get a quick cup of coffee for the road in the morning before work. Who has the best coffee though? I share my thoughts and opinions on the matter with you. Please note he prices may fluctuate depending upon region and that in some areas McDonald's coffee prices are more competitive.

A comprehensive guide that covers both the basics of Starbucks Frappuccinos and all of the components of blended coffee Frappucinos. The author is a Starbucks barista.

You don't have to pay an arm and a leg for a good coffee grinder in my experience. Here are three suggestions for inexpensive coffee grinders.

Advocates of Bulletproof coffee claim that this miracle potion can give you lots of energy, improve your IQ and even help you lose weight. Too good to be true?

Here is a super-cheap version of a caramel macchiato that tastes just like the good stuff you get at Starbucks.

My guide to the best coffee makers with a grinder built-in currently available.

This guide talks all about the macchiatos on the Starbucks menu, including the very popular Caramel Macchiato. Learn all about these beverages from a Starbucks barista's perspective.

This article reviews Gerhart Coffee Company's "Running Pump Roasting" coffee blends. I was so inspired by the "story in every cup" that I included a fictional short story along with my factual review!