coffee preparation

  • These Are the Best Alternatives to a Keurig

    These Are the Best Alternatives to a Keurig

    When it comes to coffee, there are essentially two types of people: Those who will grab a cup from any source that is convenient, and those who grind their own beans and own a cupping spoon. For those of us who fall closer to the “I’ll drink anything as long as it’s easy to procure”…


  • 7 Inventive Ways to Reuse Coffee Pods

    7 Inventive Ways to Reuse Coffee Pods

    For many years, I had a Keurig. I loved my Keurig and its compact pods with their promise of just enough coffee to make the perfect cup without ever needing to measure. But every time I casually tossed one of those plastic pods in the trash can: guilt. They’re neither recyclable nor biodegradable, and tossing…


  • Please, Store Your Coffee Beans Correctly

    Please, Store Your Coffee Beans Correctly

    For how simple coffee seems on its surface, there are a lot of variables that go into making the perfect cup for your individual preferences, from brewing method to strength to temperature. One universal factor, however, is how you store your beans — if you’re not doing it correctly, you’re probably impacting how fresh and flavourful…


  • How to Choose the Coffee Brewing Method That’s Right for You

    How to Choose the Coffee Brewing Method That’s Right for You

    Let’s start by stating the obvious: there are many, many ways to brew your morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee. Maybe you’re already completely content with the convenience of your automatic coffeemaker, or perhaps the only piece of equipment you own is a French press. But if you’re still not settled on your coffee routine…