This Brew’s for You! The Basics of Coffee Roasts

Is light roast for lightweights? Is medium roast the Goldilocks’ porridge of coffees? Will dark roast put hair on your chest? Today let’s talk roasts: what they are, what they aren’t, and how to

10 Common Beginner Home Barista Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Making mistakes is part and parcel of learning. But many of the most frequent beginner home barista mistakes can be avoided. Here’s a list of 10 of the most common at-home coffee-making mistakes and

Where Does Coffee Come From?

Knowing more about coffee can impact both buying and drinking preferences. When it comes to coffee, there’s so much to know, from growing and harvesting to production and distribution to roasting and

The Three (or Four) Waves of Coffee Explained

When you’re a newbie to the world of artisanal coffee, you might hear some more seasoned home baristas refer to first-wave, second-wave, or third-wave coffee. You might be asking yourself, “What are

Instant Coffee Vs Percolator Coffee: Finding the Right Coffee for Camping and Backpacking

There are plenty of folks who love the great outdoors and just as many who love a good cup of coffee. One shouldn’t have to choose one over the over! Here we make a side-by-side comparison of two popular

How is Coffee Produced? The Journey from Seed to Shipment

The past few decades have brought agriculture front and center. From organic and fair-trade farming to crop sharing to the farm-to-table movement and beyond, it’s clear Americans are becoming increasingly

The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Plantation Tours

Do you love coffee? Do you like to travel? If you said yes to both questions, you’d be thrilled to know that you can combine the two by visiting a coffee plantation. Visiting a coffee-growing country

5 Socially Conscious Coffee Companies for a Meaningful Morning Cup

At Coletti, there’s only one thing more important to us than providing you with the best coffee making equipment possible: helping people in need. Here are a few more amazing coffee companies that

The Truth About Decaf

So what’s the point of coffee without the kick? The answer is twofold: habit and taste. Fortunately, coffee has more to offer than just an energy boost. Whether it’s full test, half-caff, or decaf,

How to Make Your Own Flavored Coffee

Did you know that you could make your own flavored coffee at home? It’s easier than you think. It’s fun, convenient, and inexpensive. In fact, you might already have lots of flavorful ingredients right

Top 4 Coffee Traditions Around the World

It’s clear, with the rise of micro-roasters and artisan home-brewing methods, that America is getting more serious about its relationship with coffee. Still, there’s room to learn about how the drink

How to Store Your Coffee Beans

One of the greatest pleasures of making coffee at home is the invigorating smell of freshly roasted coffee. As a home barista, you also know that it takes high-quality coffee beans to make the best cup

French Press vs. Drip Coffee: Which One is Best?

Raise your hand if you think the French press is for coffee snobs only. Today, we’re boiling it down to the cold, hard facts in today’s battle of the brew: French Press vs. Drip Coffee.

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10 Home Barista Hacks to Enhance Your Brewing Experience

While some coffee snobs might turn their noses at the idea of “hacking” the coffee-making process, we are all for using clever tricks to save time and produce the best brew possible! So, we’ve

Can’t Find Good Coffee? Try These Great Coffee Alternatives

It’s pretty hard to imagine life without coffee, isn’t it? Coffee is the fuel of your daily life. It’s your morning ritual. It’s your mid-afternoon boost. It’s a companion to your favorite foods.

10 Reasons to Drop the Drip

Morning. It’s just like it appears in those inspirational sunrise photos of beautiful beaches, serene mountaintop abodes, and welcoming wrap-around porches with rocking chairs. Except with a lot more

Pour-Over Coffee: Savor the Flavor

As a mom of a two-year-old, I watch my son doing his little-kid thing every day…getting into everything, only stopping long enough to switch that attention span to a new object of wonder. Boy, is

Why You Should Treat Yourself to Artisan Coffee

When it comes to enjoying coffee – not just for the buzz, but for the artistry and taste, as well – it doesn’t get more “top-tier” than non-electric methods. Here are just

The Perfect Pot for Your RV – a Small Stovetop Coffee Percolator

When you’re planning a camping trip of any kind you might wonder whether extra pleasures like coffee are worth the effort it will take to bring it along. It’s good to think minimally on camping trips,