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Coffee How To

We get a lot of ‘How to…’ questions from our readers. How to brew the best coffee at home, How to make Japanese shochu (alcoholic drink) from home? How to differentiate between mediocre and top-quality coffee? And so on. We are grateful for these questions, as these questions fuel the fire within our team to learn more about ‘how to’ in the world of coffee - sometimes we even experiment and try to test if a recipe or a method really works, before we answer these How to questions.

This is a section that is unmissable for any one who wants to have hands-on practical knowledge regarding coffee.

5 Best Coffee Drinks for Students to Focus Better and Increase Productivity

Boost your productivity with the top 5 coffee drinks tailor-made for students. Stay focused, energized, and ready to conquer your studies! Click for the ultimate guide!

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What Happens If You Heat Up Cold-Brew Coffee?

Discover the surprising results of heating up your cold brew coffee. Join us as we explore the science behind the taste and texture changes, and learn different ways to enjoy...

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What Happens If You Heat up Nitro-Cold-Brew Coffee?

Have you had the pleasure of enjoying a cup of nitro cold-brew coffee? It has been around for a decade, but if you're pretty set in your preferences, you might...

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How Water Affects the Taste of Coffee

You may be surprised to learn that water is one of the most important factors in how coffee tastes. This post will explore this critical element and give you some...

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What Makes a Cup of Coffee Strong?

If you're like most people, you take your coffee seriously. You need it to be strong, with a robust flavor that can cut through the morning fog and help you...

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Is it ok to Freeze Coffee? - Coffee Quiz

  To freeze or not to freeze; this has been the debate for years in the coffee industry. The practice of properly storing coffee beans has divided everyone into factions...

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How Grinding Affects the Taste of Coffee

Who doesn’t want a cup of coffee that is balanced, has a fantastic aroma and a wonderful aftertaste? Well, you can have all that once you realise all the factors...

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How to Select Good Decaf Coffee from Bad Decaf Coffee? - Coffee Quiz

Decaffeinating coffee is one of the most popular methods for reducing the caffeine content of coffee. Unfortunately, not all decaffeinated coffees are created equal, some are good and some are...

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What is Single-Serve Pour-Over Disposable Filter Bag (Cup-On)?

First of all, we made this short video of what Single-Serve Pour-Over is. A Picture (video?) is worth a thousand words!. View video in different languages: Spanish French German Italian Chinese What is Single-Serve Pour Over...

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Brewing Tips for Premium Coffee

Much like the other roles, yours is a very important one too because by purchasing premium coffee you help towards a more sustainable coffee industry.  It’s only fair when you...

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Everything You Need to Know about Different Types of Coffee - List of every type of coffee in the universe (maybe)

Distinguishing between different types of coffee is not an easy task! There are so many different ways to categorize coffee so it really just depends on what you are asking exactly. ...

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5 delicious Japanese food recipes you can make with coffee

A few days ago, I wrote about Japanese foods that pair well with coffee. Then an idea came to my mind, what if we go one step further and put...

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How brewing affects the taste of coffee

Coffee is not just a simple drink. Coffee has become an art form that many of us have adopted into our daily routine. Some people even consider it their life’s...

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12 Unique Japanese Coffee Arrangement Recipes

I love the autumn season. And I believe many of my coffee-loving friends love this season too. What better time of the year to sip on a delicious cup of...

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What to know about Roasting when it comes to Premium Coffee

Nowadays, finding enough information to determine the correct grind for different brewing methods is no longer a problem, but choosing the right coffee roast profile can often be confusing. What...

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10 Trendy Coffee Cocktail Recipes You will Love

Sure, a shot of espresso before your 7 a.m. meeting is great, and many of us cannot get through an 8-hour shift without multiple cups of coffee to keep us...

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How to Make Japanese Coffee Jelly

How to Make Japanese Coffee Jelly – a classic bittersweet delicacy that you can make using your favorite coffeeOne of the things many people dearly miss about Japan when living...

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How to Make Coffee Shochu (コーヒー焼酎)

How to Make Coffee Shochu (コーヒー焼酎): A unique coffee-infused Japanese spirit beverage that you can easily make at home The title of this article might have made you wonder, "Coffee...

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Coffee Flavor Terminology - Everything You Need to Know

No coffee knowledge is complete without appropriate jargon and a little know-how about fun facts from the world of coffee. So, today I am going to talk to you about...

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How to Brew Tasty Japanese Coffee and Japanese Tea

How to Brew Tasty Japanese Coffee and Japanese Tea - Video - By Kei Nishida  I was lucky to be able to host a live session on Japan Fair 2021...

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Moccamaster™ Coffee Maker - Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks to make your coffee to taste better using Moccamaster™ Coffee Maker  The Moccamaster Coffee Maker is said to be one of the best coffee makers available by...

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HARIO V60 – Everything You Need to Know

HARIO V60 – How Hario V60 became the icon of specialty pour over coffee Hario: The Japanese Glassware Company that brought the V60 to the world The V60 journey -...

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Coffee with Japanese Whisk? Otemae Coffee お点前珈琲

How to Make Otemae Coffee – Making Coffee with Japanese Bamboo Whisk (Chasen) お点前珈琲 One of the best things about the art of making coffee is that it is not...

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Hario Grinders - Everything You Need to Know

Hario Grinders A beginner’s guide to choose the right Hario grinder (Comparison of features and Grind adjustment settings) Why a grinder in the first place? – The importance of having...

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Hario MUGEN V60 One Pour Dripper

Overview of Hario Mugen V60 dripper Comparing Hario Mugen Dripper to other common drippers Single Pour Vs. Multiple Pours Why choose Hario Mugen? Basic Method for brewing the perfect cup...

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HARIO Nel Drip - Everything You Need to Know

『HARIO』- A must-have device for making your first Nel drip coffee What is “Nel Drip Coffee”? Features of Nel Filter Things to consider when buying What it is like to...

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Coffee Science - 12 Scientific Tips for Brewing Coffee To Taste Better

The no more protracted debate that coffee has been a staple drink. It is not just in the morning for most of us, and many of us would stay curious...

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