If you’re a frequent French Press user, you know that coffee grinds can clump together and affect your brew quality. Stirring can fix this, but agitating the coffee too much can also reduce its quality. So, should you stir coffee in a French Press or not? In general, we recommend gently stirring the coffee in your French Press at the beginning of the brewing process. This will evenly distribute the grounds throughout the water, and result in a more flavorful …

French Press brewers are among the most popular coffee makers available. But because they’re manual brewers, they can occasionally get stuck. What’s going on when this happens and why is your French Press hard to press? Commonly, a French Press is hard to plunge because coffee grinds are stuck in the filter. A clogged filter decreases the water’s flow rate and increases the pressure needed. However, it’s important to note that putting too much pressure on your French Press can …

Whenever you make Moka Pot coffee, there’s a good chance you’ll have some leftovers. After all, it’s strong, robust, and difficult to drink all at once. But after storing it for several days you may be wondering if it’s ok to drink your leftover coffee. In general, it’s perfectly fine to drink leftover Moka Pot coffee. Provided the coffee shows no signs of mold or mildew, there should be no problem consuming days-old coffee. Issues related to drinking leftover coffee …

A lot of coffee drinkers love their morning brew but not everyone knows the right amount of coffee grounds to use. Too little could leave your coffee watery, and too much will make it bitter. So just how many tbsp of coffee per cup should you use to get the best flavor? As a general rule, 2 tablespoons of ground coffee should be used for every 6 ounces of water. This ratio is commonly referred to as the “Golden Ratio” …

There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee in the morning. But if you’ve brewed too much you may be wondering can you put hot coffee in a fridge before heading off to work. In general, you can put hot coffee in the fridge to store it or cool it down. However, it should be stored in an airtight container to prevent it from oxidizing or absorbing aromas from the fridge. Keep in mind that the coffee won’t stay …

Moka Pots are popular for brewing strong, espresso-like coffee. But if you’re not careful, you could end up with sediment and sludge in your coffee! This doesn’t have to be the case though! With just a few changes you can get a smooth cup of coffee from your Moka Pot. We’ve got 9 simple fixes you can try, but like most things, each one has pros and cons. Take a look at each of these solutions and see how to …

French Presses are known for making rich and full-bodied coffee. But they’re also known for leaving sludge in your cup, which causes a lot of people to avoid this brewing method. So, why does sludge get in your French Press coffee and what can you do about it? Generally, sludge or sediment appears in French Press coffee because some of the coffee grinds are so small they can pass through the filter screen. This typically happens because you didn’t grind …

If you’re like me, coffee is an important part of your morning routine. But there’s usually not enough time to grind fresh beans in addition to doing everything else you have to do. So, is grinding coffee the night before a good idea? Or will it ruin your coffee? You can grind your coffee beans the night before, but they will be staler due to increased oxidation. The rule of thumb is to grind your beans right before brewing to …

Moka Pots are simple brewers that make delicious coffee, but there’s a lot of debate and questions about the best way to use them. One of the most common questions is whether you should use hot or cold water in a Moka Pot coffee. Ideally, you should pre-heat your water to 70°C (158°F) before adding it to your Moka Pot. If you start with cold or room temperature water, some desirable flavors won’t be extracted from the coffee grounds. On …