http://www.coffeedetective.com/how-to-make-coffee-blog.html The Coffee Detective What's New page is the fastest and easiest way for you to keep up with what's new on the site. en-us how to make coffee Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:04 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:04 -0400 coffeedetective.com http://www.coffeedetective.com/brew-coffee.htmlc1d8aa37a332dea928718bff63512dcdThere are many ways to brew coffee, some of them a lot more interesting than just plugging in a coffee maker and pressing a button. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/burr-coffee-grinder.html1336ee9159ceb3c2aa414d24b58abe6bBefore you brew your coffee, you need to grind the beans...with a burr coffee grinder or a blade grinder. And your best choice is... Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:07 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/best-coffee.htmlf601ab8452c29b5a9a63a78a7d2b97f9If you are looking for the best coffee, don't just listen to the experts – listen to your taste buds. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:47 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/after-dinner-coffee.html04b4939e901cce8eeca89db6f131118aAfter dinner coffee can be a great conversation piece, especially if you bring your coffee maker to the table... Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:33 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/aeropress-espresso-video.html92363f06547404d60cd7a58ca65b5c99A video demonstration of how to make expresso with the Aeropress espresso and coffee maker. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:30:19 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/measure-coffee.html309aae874f7b3f5aadeaf63c921a28edInstructions on how to measure coffee and get the right proportion of ground coffee to water. (Hint: Use a standard coffee scoop.) Sun, 19 May 2013 21:02:30 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/drip-brew-makes-good-coffee.html995471b34010904950489478bf4d1915Drip brewers can make a great cup of coffee, if the temperature of the water and the total brewing time are right. If they get these things wrong, every pot you brew will be disappointing. Sat, 18 May 2013 08:24:06 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/orens-daily-roast-burundi.htmlcbf18f58fcf11fe8cf0caf0ca6d6f3b5This Burundi Kayanza Gatare coffee came to us from Oren’s Daily Roast in New York. This is a very distinctive coffee, with a full body, good acidity and a touch of dry fruit. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:44:44 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/best-coffee-makers.html747741507150755d579a872cb6a0960fIf you are looking for the best coffee makers, you first need to know about the different ways to brew coffee in a variety of coffee making machines... Wed, 15 May 2013 20:23:48 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-reviews.html9209a124cc5dc165b7d540b0786764e4A collection of coffee reviews, written in plain English. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:58:02 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/organic-coffee.html5cfbea28ffa4b586f5a08fb210db8658To enjoy the organic coffee lifestyle, buying organic coffee beans is just the beginning.... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:57 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-makers-review.html5e13c07726a2fe59209beceda7b6edaeWith all the ongoing discussion over which are the best coffee makers, I thought I would get to the heart of it by asking some top coffee professionals what they use at home. Sun, 12 May 2013 09:41:02 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-videos.htmldbf93a9804e9afd5cb3a8d2d0046f48cWhen it comes to learning how to make coffee, coffee videos can be a lot easier to follow than a written description. Thu, 9 May 2013 21:23:58 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/chemex-brewer-review.html964dfec86a71fdbbafa5bd5248fd246dThe Chemex brewer is a manual, pour-over brewing system and recognized by coffee experts as a superior way to get the very best flavors from a quality gourmet coffee. Thu, 9 May 2013 14:01:33 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/home-coffee-roasting.html5e796c3172c9dfff0458f554cd3d0624Home coffee roasting is the best way to be certain that every cup of coffee is fresh. Here’s an explanation of how to do it... Mon, 6 May 2013 20:15:58 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-opinion-articles.html035a38212e3ae0b65bb379cbd1efda6cOn these pages you’ll find me sharing my ramblings about various aspects of the gourmet coffee business – looking at both the coffees and the brewers. Mon, 6 May 2013 11:52:31 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffeecon-2013-review.html8aaf199de0d6a969fdb21d48b1e01250CoffeeCON is a coffee event for consumers, not professionals. The 2013 event was excellent, with an incredible lineup of speakers, plus numerous classes on coffee and coffee preparation. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:51:32 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/gourmet-coffee-lifestyle.html138f44c660626a5176f19052dc8828c9Drinking and enjoying gourmet coffee from whole beans has changed our lives in many subtle ways, whether we grind and brew at home, or drink our coffee in coffee shops. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:12:43 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/french-roast-coffee.html207663bedd0a5be73641132b732d295dFrench roast coffee is a term used to describe a very dark roast. It is darker than most American roasts and harder to find than you might imagine. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:13:38 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-photos-from-our-trip-to-jamaica.html3fb022a0c36de35b194eafca894e0e45A few of the coffee photos we took during our recent trip to Jamaica - home of the famous Blue Mountain coffee. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:21:12 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/page-six-of-our-collection-of-coffee-photos.html8e9e4d07d908bfd86094eca240d54d40Page six of compilation of various coffee photos - some of which are our own, and some of which were submitted by readers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:09:38 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/page-five-of-our-collection-of-coffee-photos.htmlae9143570f9ea492f5791887c60357e1Page five of compilation of various coffee photos - some of which are our own, and some of which were submitted by readers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:07:34 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/page-four-of-our-collection-of-coffee-photos.html9dfb63d311df3930478d1802e6973d2bPage four of compilation of various coffee photos - some of which are our own, and some of which were submitted by readers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:05:50 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/page-three-of-our-collection-of-coffee-photos.html5b2d98139e10243d7c6835c22644424fPage three of compilation of various coffee photos - some of which are our own, and some of which were submitted by readers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:03:44 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/page-two-of-our-collection-of-coffee-photos.htmle44303ed6073b1c955d93fc9338fef09Page two of compilation of various coffee photos - some of which are our own, and some of which were submitted by readers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:00:52 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/page-one-of-our-collection-of-coffee-photos.html0939957f386ef831de619ec5e367fcb6Page one of compilation of various coffee photos - some of which are our own, and some of which were submitted by readers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:58:39 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/more-questions-about-brewing-gourmet-coffee-at-home.htmlcb1fcb4b772544120071970306537bbdA short compilation of questions and answers about making quality gourmet coffee at home. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:54:40 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/a-number-of-questions-and-answers-about-brewing-gourmet-coffee-at-home.html9764cdeea196eadb99ef70d4a5b2168dA compilation of questions and answers about brewing gourmet coffee at home. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:52:10 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/questions-and-answers-about-making-gourmet-coffee.htmld8778ced41ef77c3a91cb738ac6cd4feA collection of quick questions and answers about gourmet coffee and coffee makers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:49:06 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/more-coffee-recipes-for-cakes-cupcakes-and-more.html4fa40a317b44c21dbe84a49d1bf6d1f0Several recipes for coffee cakes, coffee cupcakes, coffee mousse and more Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:45:56 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-questions-and-answers-from-2008.htmlce16b2c6ab1ef5272a9b730bccf760b8various questions and answers about making coffee and espresso from 2008 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:25:03 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/more-questions-about-coffee-and-coffee-makers.html0af93482983c71998b528e162209fd3dMore selected questions and answers about coffee and coffee makers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:21:24 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/collected-questions-about-coffee-makers-and-coffee-grinders.html865de0bae6c41b4a3bf947dd462da01bSelected questions about coffee brewers and coffee grinders Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:17:27 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/various-questions-about-coffees-and-coffee-makers.htmlce168b6a22aa8302f3cb4e6a326a9117A collection of quick questions and answers on the topic of coffee and coffee makers. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:56:05 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/various-questions-about-coffee-grinders.htmlf81384f3d0fcfd8d25f364a851f81a97A collection of quick questions and answers on the topic of coffee grinders. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:49:57 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/how-can-i-descale-my-keurig-kcup-brewer.html0e7dc672ae2c53f03cca083d483a562f QUESTION: I have a Keurig B60 coffee maker and the display is telling me to descale the brewer. But it doesn't tell me how! What do I do? ANSWER: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:13:48 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/nick-usborne-coffeedetective.html1c37cd58a352d9e0f02073d12f2e0667This site started out as a pure hobby, because I love gourmet coffee, and I love writing. Better still, it now earns me a small income as well. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:01:30 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/dark-roast.htmlccad1bc90bc0c25404514d6290b136abThere is a lot of confusion about the various qualities of roasted coffee beans. Should you buy a dark roast or a medium roast? Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:55:49 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-con-conference-prep.html7aba7b5f0b1ae294d8654d16c85f61d8On May 4th I’ll be in Warrenville, covering the CoffeeCON conference. This is a rare event because it is put on for coffee lovers, not coffee professionals. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:50:21 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/blue-mountain-coffee-ridgelyne.htmlfd004d494f119ac34db8905a34fec669100% Blue Mountain Coffee from Jamaica is one of the best coffees in the world. These roasts from Rideglyne didn’t disappoint. Truly great coffees! Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:33:51 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/espro-press-review.htmlaa6aaf0b4bacdd8fcaa963aca9397e9aThe Espro Press is essentially a French press, or press pot, but better. It won’t break, it keeps your coffee hotter for longer, and it filters out more of the sludge. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:03:51 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/blue-mountain-jamaican.html7fe233924219dcdacfbdb4fe4963c0d0Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee is one of the more expensive coffees you can buy. Buy some if you can... Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:47:31 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/whatisespresso.htmlac23f09e15469f60abdf4e68951c4039What is espresso? It is a way to make a very different kind of coffee, and requires the use of an espresso machine. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:48 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-confessions.htmleeff577fcc60de081c1f9606b6b5789fJust because you love gourmet coffee, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a regular cup of joe from time to time. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:15:06 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/how-to-make-coffee-stronger.htmlbde2101c77574f8240d4ad760ee88b07 QUESTION: I have two questions: I have just started to drink coffee. Is there a way to make mild coffee stronger and after the coffee has cooled down Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:59:17 -0400 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-benefits.htmlaa572cff94d0b1909166d2ed16742277There are a lot of myths about how much coffee you should or shouldn’t drink. The fact is, recent research that coffee benefits your health in a number of important ways. Sat, 9 Mar 2013 08:13:37 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/green-coffee-bean-extract.html91aae6417c4d6478c3a63f5d5d7ea132Green coffee bean extract, and its active ingredient, chlorogenic acid, are being sold as a miracle cure for obesity. Sat, 9 Mar 2013 07:47:39 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/kickstarter-impress-coffee-brewer.html6f05e39e6b27a23316e33daf93b8ce41Most coffee makers made by large corporations are made from cheap plastic, and the coffee they make tastes of cheap plastic. You’d be better off looking for a new coffee maker on Kickstarter. Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:51:40 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/beginners-guide.html5d5b0b35f26fc5e47fd1909ddd1769a4The Beginner's Guide to Making Coffee is an introduction to the basics of making gourmet coffee, from whole beans or ground coffee. Fri, 1 Mar 2013 06:43:34 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/k-cups-or-coffee-pods.html09fd9befbc6d57c81d5a1d0ef2b74918If you are out shopping for a single serve coffee maker, the first choice you need to make is between a machine that uses K-Cups or Coffee Pods. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:43:35 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-business-reports.html55333285fe76c08c5c6ec18bfe30f397Reviews, surveys and market research for coffee roasters and distributors who want to benefit from our access to a large audience of coffee drinkers. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:35:05 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/bunn-mcu-single-cup-multi-use-brewer.html26672a0c93dd43015e5d6817794f9a23The BUNN MCU Single Cup Multi-Use Brewer is a breath of fresh air, because it enables you to make your favorite brew with loose coffee, or coffee pods, or K-Cups. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:56:18 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/index.html635945a43f9926ff3ef2b34c499661ddThe best coffee makers? The best gourmet coffee beans? With so many choices out here, it’s hard to tell. Unless you get the facts about coffee, and some commonsense advice, from the Coffee Detective. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:29:06 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/son-poured-milk-in-keurig-to-make-hot-cocoa.html95470695f681106aba6a96fa4f4ef6ee QUESTION: I am sorry if this is put in the wrong spot but was wondering if there was a magic fix for milk in Keurig machine. My 9 yr old wanted to Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:40:01 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/aromo-espresso-pod-bounce.htmld4558c97b49f76a4dd740c796387437fAromo Coffee specializes in make ESE espresso pods for regular espresso machines. And in this review we tried their Bounce blend…and liked it. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:11:08 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/winter-coffee-drinks.htmlcfa022920b4f6af21e51d851d6771f21Try some of these hot winter coffee drinks recipes for those long Fall and Winter days. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 08:52:07 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/kienna-keurig-pod-adapter.htmle39ac70b27d1d9eee5c1b6b7958d021dThe KiennaCUP coffee pod adapter for Keurig brewers enables you to use coffee pods instead of K-Cups. As you will see in the video, this offers a number of advantages. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:49:24 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-accessories.htmlb467ba8740e71138ec3f471f4c003547There’s more to enjoying coffee than just a brewer. Enjoy your gourmet coffee more with a range of coffee accessories like travel mugs, cups and more. Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:24:07 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-mills.htmld2a16b478b7f8fe52c2b75be73cc1f4aQuality manual coffee mills will grind your coffee beans as well as an electric grinder. Why bother to grind by hand? For the simple pleasure of it... Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:43:43 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/slancio-espresso-coffee-maker.htmle463ac0f9fd85e0d041b30673c01a33bThe Slancio espresso coffee maker is all stainless steel and makes coffee that is bolder and richer in flavor than you’ll ever get from a drip brewer. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:58:01 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/colombian-denossa-coffee.html0b21d44fe806b068f83daf5ffa1761d0The Colombian DeNossA Blend is a smooth coffee, without any rough edges, but with a pleasant and subtle bittersweet balance. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:43:26 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/alcoholic-coffee-drinks.html35675befb47087ba68811cb87d00bcbcAlcoholic coffee drinks recipes for after-dinner treats. If you have the liqueurs and the coffee, we have the recipes. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:27:31 -0500 http://www.coffeedetective.com/la-colmena-el-salvador-coffee.htmldb210d131df919a15c796732113b0b6dThis coffee comes from a single farm in El Salvador. It is a smooth, medium-roast coffee with a unique taste profile that is both sweet and bitter. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:04:41 -0500