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    What Is Siphon Coffee?

    A Siphon Coffee maker — also called a Vacuum Pot or a Vacuum Coffee maker — looks like it comes from a laboratory more than a coffee shop. I mean, just look at the…

    January 12, 2023
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    Why Does My Coffee Taste Watery/Weak?

    Watery coffee is the worst. When it tastes thin. Lifeless. Lacking in body and fullness… And the tricky part is there’s not any one fix that works. So what I’m gonna do here is…

    January 11, 2023
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    Arabica vs Robusta (What’s the difference?)

    Ever see “100% Arabica” in a cafe? Or maybe “made with a blend of Arabica and Robusta” on the packaging of some coffee beans? Those two words are important when it comes to coffee.…

    January 10, 2023
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    Why Does my Coffee Taste Sour?

    Coffee tastes sour? That’s tough, man. No one wants their coffee to taste like they bit into the side of a grapefruit. Luckily for you though, it’s one of the easier fixes you can…

    January 9, 2023
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    What Do Different Coffee Roasts Mean?

    Every time you buy a bag of coffee beans (good coffee, at least), somewhere on the packaging will tell you what roast it is. Maybe medium or dark roast? That makes up 90% of…

    January 9, 2023
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    What Are Oily Coffee Beans?

    Have you ever seen coffee beans that look oily? You know, when they’re a dark, dark brown. Some call them shiny. Or greasy. And it looks kinda weird, because most coffee beans look more…

    January 7, 2023
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    Fresh Ground Coffee Vs Pre-ground

    You’ve got a decision to make. A big one. And it happens every time you buy coffee. And we’re talking about the good stuff here, the fresh coffee you buy from a quality roaster.…

    January 7, 2023