Coffee Gear

Put simply, espresso is a brew method in which coffee is extracted under pressure . Contrary to what most folks think, there's actually no such thing as an espresso bean. Any coffee can be brewed... See full answer

Coffee brewed as a "pour over" isn't necessarily "better" than coffee brewed in other ways. That said, assuming you have clean water, freshly roasted coffee, and a competent person brewing, pour over methods tend to... See full answer

The easiest way to brew iced coffee is to use the so-called "Japanese" method. Use your normal brew method, but make three minor tweaks. First, use half the water you'd normally use. Second, grind the... See full answer

The world of home espresso machines is vast and difficult to navigate, with models ranging from plastic-y pod espresso brewers that cost around a hundred dollars, all the way up to "prosumer" models from companies... See full answer

Here at the Beanery, we almost always brew using a Chemex , as it does a fantastic job of bringing out all of the flavors of both the bean and the roast. It's also fun... See full answer

For years, I lusted after a Mahlkonig grinder, but that's really not a great choice for the home. We finally found a used one for the Beanery, and I'm in heaven. At home, I'm in... See full answer

The path to better coffee is pretty simple: Make sure your water is clean. Use only freshly roasted beans. Grind just prior to brewing. That said, as your palate evolves, it will place an ever-greater... See full answer

Quite a few of our customers have found themselves with a Keurig on hand, wanting to up their coffee game and migrate from pre-ground coffee in pre-packaged pods to fresh coffee they've sourced from Bean... See full answer