Archive for the ‘Q&A’ CategoryCompare: Chemex Filters vs. Hario 02 Filters
February 1st, 2012
Our first time out, Allison used a Hario 02 paper filter for her brew test with the Chemex. And we didn’t hear the end of it from our YouTube fans! So once we received our first shipment of signature Chemex filters, we decided to do a side by side brew comparison to practically determine if [...]  How To: Dialing in a Coffee Grinder
January 27th, 2012
A little bit of the ol’ science behind the magic! Dialing in a grinder is one of the most fearsome tasks for new home espresso enthusiasts, and we’re often asked for advice on how to get the hang of it. While we produced a video a couple of years ago that covers this topic, we [...] Compare: Baratza Virtuoso vs. Breville Smart Grinder
January 25th, 2012
For entry level espresso-grade grinders, the Baratza Virtuoso and the Breville Smart Grinder have a lot of features one might want to cuddle and caress (with the finger guards in place, of course!). At similar price points, how do their features and grind performance compare? We asked Gail to take these out for a stroll [...] Experimenting with Cold Brew Coffee
January 23rd, 2012
Do you really need a fancy, specially-designed gadget to brew up a batch of cold coffee? Or can you just use your trusty ol’ press pot? While we carry a couple of different cold brew options (from Hario and Sowden), we wanted to see if using one of them (namely, the Sowden) produced a better, [...] Baratza Grinder Line-Up
January 20th, 2012
Since our last look at Baratza’s offerings, they’ve added some new options and changed their line-up, so we asked Gail to provide us with an update. Watch as she talks us through the different features of the Maestro Plus, Virtuoso, Preciso, Vario, Vario-W and the Esatto retrofit accessory. Then we demonstrate grind differences between the [...] Crew Review: Klean Kanteen
January 10th, 2012
Taking your favorite beverage on the road is a time honored tradition, and no matter if it’s an iced coffee, a steaming latte, a cool drink o’ water or some delicious homemade soup, the Klean Kanteen series of BPA-free bottles have got you covered! /end infomercial introduction But seriously, we do dig these stainless steel [...] Milk Steaming Tips
January 3rd, 2012
One of the wiliest dragons to slay in the home espresso universe is milk steaming — there are basic tenets one must follow, but from there it’s just practice, practice, practice. The kind of machine you’re using will play a big part in your milk frothing success, as well as whether or not you’re working [...] Choose Your Own Adventure: Selecting an Espresso Machine
December 16th, 2011
There are hundreds of espresso machines on the market, who knows where to even start?! We often receive feedback from folks researching gear that it’s overwhelming to determine which machine would best fit their needs, why they’d choose one type of machine over the other or how their budget might impact functionality or features. To [...] Santa Gail’s Holiday Gift Ideas
December 12th, 2011
If you’re not sure what to pick up for the coffee lover in your life, check out some of Gail’s favorite gear this holiday season. New: SCG’s Espresso Lover’s Gift Package!
December 6th, 2011
We wanted to help you help the ones you love by combining a few of our favorite things into one sweet little gift box. Our exclusive gift package includes the following: 1, 2, Brew Kit – for Espresso Machines Your choice of a 1lb. bag of one of the following Velton’s Coffees: Holiday Blend (limited [...] |
