It was brewed by a saint from Mocha

An alternative story has us believe that coffee was first discovered by a sheik named Omar, disciple to the Sufi mystic cited above. While in exile from Mocha (Arabia Felix in present-day Yemen), Omar, who was famous for his ability to cure the sick through prayer, lived in a desert cave near Ousab. Somewhat hungry,…

Making the Best Coffee

1: Buy Fresh Beans Without question, coffee is best when used within days of being roasted. Buying from a local roaster is the surest way to get the absolute freshest beans. Be wary of buying bulk coffee from supermarket display bins. Oxygen and bright light are the worst flavor busters for roasted beans, so unless…

Syphon coffee maker

How a Siphon Coffee Maker Works A siphon coffee maker has two chambers. The bottom one is filled with water. As the water is heated (usually by a burner or open flame), vapor pressure forces the water to rise into the top chamber where it mixes with coffee grounds. Next, the heat is turned off and…

Mini Portable Travle espresso maker

Are you tired of dealing with surly teenage baristas at certain coffee chains that we don’t care to name? Buy the Mini espresso coffee maker to get your fix at home, work, school or anywhere in between. Not only will you be able to prepare your espresso to your exact specifications, but you’ll also get…

Espresso machine vs coffee machine

What’s the difference? In order to understand the difference between a coffee machine and an espresso machine we first need to understand the difference between espresso and coffee (also known as filter coffee, drip coffee or pour over coffee). Ultimately all coffee comes from the same place, the coffee bean. But each kind of machine…