Specialty Coffee Blog

Until now, Timemore hadn't released an electric grinder and they decided to enter the market with a wave. The Timemore Sculptor was the most backed coffee grinder on Kickstarter and it's now out. After testing the 064S, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the 078 series. These grinders...

What comes to mind when you hear Timemore? It might be the hand grinders, the drippers, or if you have followed the hype from Kickstarter, it's the Sculptor. With their eyes on the electric market, Timemore has created the most hyped coffee grinder, the Sculptor.  The 064S model is one...

Having spent years in the coffee gear industry and attended numerous expos, I've tested many grinders. Through this, I've identified what makes a hand grinder exceptional. In this post, I'll discuss key factors for choosing a grinder, highlight the best hand grinders, and point out models to avoid. The 7...

The Pietro is made by Fiorenzato, a renowned Italian manufacturer known for its range of home and commercial grinders, this 58 mm flat burr grinder represents their first entry into the manual grinder. It's a hand grinder that I wanted to try for a long time and, after aquiring it, I...

How To Make A Pour-Over To be able to get the a balanced pour-over, you need to have control control over various variables. This guide will explore methods and adjustments critical for achieving consistency and evenness in extraction, allowing you to fine-tune your brewing process to perfection. Pour-over Technique The objective of...

The New DF54 Grinder When I first heard of the DF54 grinder, I was excited because I knew DF made great grinders. But how could such an affordable grinder, priced at so low, could stand up to the more expensive models in the DF series? Over the past few months,...

Coffee enthusiasts know that the AeroPress is a remarkable brewing tool, versatile, and loved for its ability to produce a delicious cup of coffee that rivals even the most advanced machines. However, to improve your AeroPress even further, incorporating the right accessories can transform a great brewing experience into an...

For those aiming to upgrade their Mignon grinder, this article provides the essential mods to significantly improve your coffee brewing. Single Dose Hopper A single-dose hopper is designed for those who value precision grinding and fresh coffee with each brew. It allows for grinding just the right amount of beans,...

Explore Québec's coffee scene with us! Our latest blog journeys through Gaspésie and Bas-Saint-Laurent's top cafés. Chez Casgrain - Kamouraska Chez Casgrain, founded by Elaine Bossé, is a year-round café. It was once La Fée Gourmande chocolatier and is managed by Elaine's family. Named after Pierre Casgrain, it has indoor seating...

Should I Upgrade My Espresso Baskets? Espresso (also known as portafilter baskets) baskets’ vital role in coffee extraction is so often overlooked.  If you own a coffee machine, it’s likely you’ve been content to use the basket supplied with it.  If you have problems with your espresso extraction and flavor,...

The Mahlkönig EK43 is celebrated for its grind quality and versatility but isn't without its shortcomings, particularly when it comes to cleanliness and single-dose efficiency. Out of the box, the EK43 can be quite messy, with grind retention and spillage being common issues. Moreover, its design, originally intended for high-volume...

Hello demanding, detail-oriented coffee lovers! We're diving into the Fellow Monty Mug, a piece of ceramic art designed to enhance your coffee experience. The Beauty of Ceramic Let's start with the basics: the cup's ceramic, which gives it a smooth, matte surface. This simplicity enhances the coffee itself, adding a...