Specialty Coffee Blog

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...

My Experience with VERO Coffee Glasses I've recently incorporated VERO coffee glasses into my morning routine. While it might seem like a small change, these glasses have subtly enhanced my coffee experience, especially on those chilly winter mornings. I'd like to offer a balanced perspective on these aesthetically pleasing glasses....

As a passionate pourover coffee geek, the kettle and the dripper are my favorite tools. I've used multiple kettles before, from stovetops to electric ones.  Trying the Fellow kettle was the next step in my coffee journey. You've likely seen the Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle from the Kardashians or...

What is RDT? The Ross Droplet Technique (RDT), once a niche addition to espresso brewing methods, is becoming increasingly popular among home baristas. But what is it, and how will it benefit you when making your daily caffeine fix? Given it’s impressive-sounding title, the Ross Droplet Technique could not be...

While some dismissed the original DF64 as an underdog, it quickly proved itself a worthy grinder, with single-dosing capability and grind consistency that made even the coffee geeks take notice. The original DF64 had a few quicks that kept it from being the exceptional but still the DF64 has set...

Elevating coffee with the NextLevel Pulsar Brewer The coffee brewing universe is always in a state of evolution, with new methods and devices continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Currently, a concept is making waves: no-bypass brewing. Forget your traditional pour-over setups; this trend, revitalized by geeky coffee circles and...

Si tu as un amateur d'espresso dans ta vie, tu peux te sentir désorienté quand il faut choisir le cadeau parfait pour lui. Les amateurs d'espresso sont connus pour leur souci du détail et leurs goûts spécifiques - des qualités qui rendent le café lui-même délicieux mais qui peuvent rendre...

If you're already a proud owner of the Fellow Ode, you'll know that it's an excellent brew grinder straight out of the box. However, coffee geeks understand that there's always room for improvement. Whether you want to improve retention or precision, here are four mods that can elevate your Fellow...

Flair recently launched the Neo Flex. The new manual brewer is positioned as an affordable option, especially when contrasted with their high-end 58+ model. But with a myriad of choices already flooding the market, how does this latest offering stack up? Is it a worthy successor to the much-loved...

La Rive-Sud a un mélange de vieux et jolis endroits et de superbes cafés. Tu peux trouver d'excellents cafés près de l'eau à Chambly et dans le Vieux Longueuil. Chaque café a son histoire particulière, en commençant par notre préféré. MJ & Cie - Chambly MJ et Cie est situé...