The Chemex is one of the most iconic, classic brewing methods. When I first saw one I thought , "what a weird name" and "this looks like nothing"! It grew on me though and now it is one of the brewing methods I would like to pursue. You just have to look at the elegant … Continue reading Chemex – The sexy one
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The Cafetière aka The French Press
French Press? Sounds like the paparazzi, but it is probably one of the most accessible brewing methods. In it's simplest form it is a tubular container with a removable metal filter used to press down on the coffee. This is the first in the series of blogs about alternative brewing methods from the steeping group. … Continue reading The Cafetière aka The French Press
Brewing Methods
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. William Shakespeare I was sent a post about alternative brewing methods by my daughter and that got me thinking.... I have seen a few alternative methods and have even seen videos on making your own. So what methods are there? What characteristics does each present? … Continue reading Brewing Methods
Baby steps
Why coffee? Is it because coffee smells like freshly ground heaven? Perhaps it is what coffee does to us, to our bones, to our soul. It is not about the much published rush, but rather, the opposite - it's the feeling of "ahhhh" when you take your first sip on a cold morning or sitting … Continue reading Baby steps
