Posts Tagged ‘coffee maker’Blind Taste Test: Technivorm vs. Bonavita Coffee Makers
February 20th, 2012
Things were getting a little bit docile around these parts, so it was clearly time for another grudge match! We asked Gail to brew a pot of coffee in the Technivorm Moccamaster KB741 and in the Bonavita Coffee Maker, then line ‘em up and see which our trusty crew members preferred. Watch as Rade, Allison, [...]  SCG’s Most Popular Non-Electric Coffee Gear – 2011
February 10th, 2012
When it comes to great coffee or espresso, it doesn’t always mean it has to come out of a fancy shmancy high-tech espresso machine. Check out 2011′s most popular gear that didn’t require an outlet. Under $25.00 #1: Aeropress – $25.95 A specialty tool approved by many newbie espresso lovers and coffee connoisseurs alike, the [...] Crew Review: Bonavita Coffee Maker
February 7th, 2012
When folks contact us about picking up a new drip coffee maker, one of their primary concerns tends to be, ‘Is it hot?’ Bonavita’s new coffee maker definitely is, with technology that ensures an even extraction in the ideal temperature range of 195F – 205F. Watch Gail take us through the features and functionality of [...] 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, [...] Crew Review: Bodum Santos/Pebo Vacuum Pot
November 4th, 2011
Rade breaks it down for us again! Fresh from his success with the stovetop, he shows us another brew method that is nothing if not simple. And it doubles as a science project! Watch as he talks to us about how Bodum’s vacuum coffee pot works and demonstrates brewing a cup of smooth java. Crew Reviews: Capresso Perfect Tea, H20Pro & CM200
May 16th, 2011
We went on a Capresso testing spree last week as we tried out some new products we’re bringing in to the store. First up, the Perfect Tea, which enables you to boil water to a specific temperature: Next is the H20Pro Kettle, which also enables you to boil water to a specific temperature, but also [...] Gear Testing: Krups Coffee Makers
April 22nd, 2011
We hear a lot about Krups coffee makers from customers who love them, so we decided to bring in three popular models for a test drive. Watch as Gail does a first pass on the features and we compare their brewed coffee. This is our initial assessment to determine whether or not we’ll be adding [...] Playing with Aeropress Brew Preps
April 13th, 2011
Look, summer is approaching. It may not feel like it in your neck of the woods (it certainly doesn’t in ours), but the calendar does not lie. And now is a great time for you to pick up your travel-friendly coffee gear and get to know it up close and personal before you’re stuck with [...] Testing a la Francaise
April 11th, 2011
In response to a few customer requests, we performed the following tests related to french press / press pot coffee. First: Which of the insulated stainless steel press pots retain their heat the longest? Second: How does the coffee taste at different steeping intervals? #1: Insulated Stainless Steel Temperature Testing We took the 8 cup [...] Crew Review: The Best Little Coffee Maker
April 1st, 2011
Our committed crew of product researchers have found a new coffee maker for us to try out. Rob & Allison introduce Gail & Kat to The Best Little Coffee Maker(tm). |
