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Mar 30, 2024

VSSL Nest Pour Over Kit Review

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The VSSL Nest Pour Over Kit is the perfect solution for people who love freshly-brewed coffee, and want to enjoy it while enjoying the great outdoors.

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Mar 27, 2024

What roast of coffee is the strongest?

Light and dark roasted coffee beans

QUESTION: Hi, At work everyone is always complaining about how weak the coffee is. And it seems I’m the designated coffee guy, charged with finding

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Mar 24, 2024

What is the purpose of a spring in a stove top percolator?

Parts of a stove top percolator, including a spring on the stem

QUESTION: Hi, Hi, My stove top percolator has a spring that sits over the tube but under the basket. I saw a spring in an electric percolator but

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Mar 19, 2024

Coffee Reviews in plain English

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Reviews of coffees sent to us by coffee roasters and producers from around the world. Always written in plain, non-technical English.

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Mar 17, 2024

Review of Jamaica Blue Mountain whole bean coffee from Hayman Coffee

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This is our review of an excellent whole bean Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee from Hayman Coffee in London.

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Mar 15, 2024

Our review of the VSSL JAVA Coffee Grinder

VSSL grinder settings

The VSSL JAVA is the perfect hand coffee grinder for coffee lovers who also enjoy the great outdoors.

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Mar 09, 2024

Review of the Maestri House MMF-9201 Electric Milk Frother

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The Maestri House MMF-9201 Electric Milk Frother is a compact unit that will fit any counter space, with foam settings for a variety of coffee drinks.

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Feb 10, 2024

Gourmet Specialty Coffee – What You Need to Know

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If you want to buy a gourmet specialty coffee that suits your personal taste, you’ll need a few facts to help you choose.

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Feb 10, 2024

Whatever Happened to My Favorite Coffee Brand?

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Have you noticed how some coffee brands aren’t nearly as good as they used to be? Let’s explore some reasons why…

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Nov 19, 2023

Our review of the Wirsh Home Barista Plus espresso machine

wirsh 900

The Wirsh Home Barista Plus espresso machine is perfect for anyone who wants to make coffee-shop quality espresso at home… but has limited counter space.

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