xBloom

xBloom: https://amzn.to/4nW2gX2 While this might seem like an expensive purchase you should consider how fast you can spend this amount on other individual coffee equipment items, we have been using one in our office for since mid 2025 and really like it, first of all don’t worry about it not making good coffee! Basically if […]
Large Batch Brew Set Up

This is for Churches and whoever finds it useful, I have experience with the Curtis G3 models and I think the checks the box for the budget as well as performance, Webstaurant Store might be one of the better prices for a unit that comes with 2 servers as kit, one thing that will limit […]
Scales

This is just another you can stay economic or spend a lot of money, unfortunate for this blog but fortunate for my bank acc. I have never used a higher priced scale, I have bought quite a few $20-$30 units for the shop and some of work ok, how ever I really like the Timemore […]
Water

Sometimes I think the most overlooked fact about good coffee is good water, it also doesn’t have to be super complicated in my opinion, keep in mind a lot things on here are opinions that I’m quite sure someone will disagree with and that’s ok, maybe my opinions will help you form yours! I have […]
Kettles

This doesn’t have to be complicated but there are features about the Fellow Stagg I like as not having to restart it every time its lifted off and I really like the colors they have also the Bonavita https://amzn.to/3WU9LCN is a good option for something a little more budget friendly, I have had 1 for […]
Grinders

This maybe one of the murkiest topics when it comes to coffee, I aim to keep it simple and affordable, it seems like the place that people deem least important and is something that should not be overlooked, while you can spend much more then the Grinders I’m listing for a lot of coffee drinkers […]
Home Brewers

This is a short list of Brewers I’m familiar with a comfortable recommending, one of the more important thing with a brewer is the water temp it can deliver to the basket, probably the biggest reason a cheap one struggles to produce good tasting coffee, also I think contact time (water on grounds) is important, […]
Next Level Brewer

Next Level Brewer: check out website (link) (amazon link) the Pulsar is what I use almost daily and is the most flexible brewer I have used due to the valve that allows you to control the brew better, I often grind fairly fine and brew a 12:1 ratio then delute with hot water or ice […]
French press

Easy to use and very tasty….welcome to the French Press. Many coffee fans have a French Press, but are you using it correctly? Read here how to brew French Press coffee. Pay attention to that grind size! https://www.drinktrade.com/how-tos/best-french-press-coffee
How to Make Cold Brew

Put 60-70 grams of ground coffee into filter bag and into quart jar (depending on preference). Fill with good water. Leave on counter or in refrigerator for 12-14 hours. Remove filter bag before refrigerating. Using a pour over basket to filter and strain the cold brew when finished will improve quality. These filters at Amazon […]
Pour-over

One of our favorite ways to brew coffee is the pour-over method. This method of brewing accentuates the intricate flavors of fresh roasted coffee. You will need a coffee scale, timer, gooseneck kettle to heat and pour the water, and a pour-over dripper with filters. Use a medium to coarse grind on the coffee and […]
Espresso

20 grams in, 40 grams out 25 to 30 seconds brew time, remember that once you have good coffee and water, distribution is probably the most important part dialing in good espresso, grind size can be adjusted to get the right brew time and amount but if channels or edge cracking occurs improper extraction will […]