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Iced Espresso Drinks
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August 19, 2022 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – Making My Favorite Iced Espresso Drinks

It's hot out there... and these late summer days tends to be the perfect opportunity to enjoy some iced coffee drinks, so I figured I'd share a few of my favorites.  Of course they all feature my favorite form of coffee: espresso. Even though each recipe is intended to be used with espresso, those who don't...

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Moka Pot
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December 17, 2021 1 Comment

The Moka Pot – The Perfect All-Round Brew Recipe

In a world full of drippers and espresso machines... the humble Moka pot feels like it's a forgotten brew method.  In the specialty coffee circles it's pretty much a four letter word, and you don't see it garnering lots of likes on Instagram or see coffee nerds debating bed preparation on the barista forums. Well, I...

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Latte Art Tips
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November 19, 2021 Post a Comment

Top Three – Latte Art Tips To Improve Instantly

Latte art was my first love... when it came to getting into coffee. There's something so appealing and calming to the process, but it is indeed a process. Learning how to consistently steam silky, wet paint-like textured milk was the first step, and that took me years to master. From there a barista's work isn't over....

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October 15, 2021 Post a Comment

The Aeropress – The Perfect All-Round Brew Recipe

The Aeropress never goes out of style... for many reasons, its versatile, simple, and has more of an aftermarket than a Honda Civic. It's even got its own competition, the World Aeropress Championship (WAC). Yeah, it's a big deal. Personally, up until a year or so ago I had a rocky relationship with the Aeropress, but...

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No Press Aeropress
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March 19, 2021 1 Comment

The Aeropress – No Press Brew Method

This basic little brewer never... ceases to amaze me with the wide array of brewing techniques it's capable of, but I hadn't even considered a no press Aeropress option. It wasn't long ago I discovered the WAC (World Aeropress Championship) recipes and those opened up a whole new love for the simple coffee brewer.  Fast forward to...

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Confetti Filter
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January 1, 2021 Post a Comment

Confetti Filter – A Pour Over Party In Your Mouth

Nothing seemed more appropriate... for a video released on New Years Day than one that uses confetti for a pour over filter. I do have to say this was not my idea, and I saw it originally on the Melodrip Instagram page and found it pretty intriguing. When the urge struck I decided to give it...

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My Hybrid V60 Technique
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October 2, 2020 7 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – My Hybrid V60 Technique

There is no shortage... of V60 recipes, tutorials, and techniques online in both written and video formats.  It seems almost like a rite of passage, or at the very least a given for coffee YouTubers and bloggers these days. Since there are so many options out there, I guess I didn't feel like I needed to...

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Brew Coffee With Vinegar
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March 27, 2020 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – Brew Coffee With Vinegar

I was very skeptical when... I heard you can brew coffee with vinegar.  It just sounds like a terrible idea across the board. I mean, I love some balsamic vinegar on my salad, or for dipping garlic bread, but for coffee?  I don't think so.  Yet, I figured it would be worth a try as it...

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Wave Heart
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March 13, 2020 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Wave Heart

The wave heart... is most definitely one of those little known, little seen latte art pours.  Personally, I don't think I've ever seen, or been served a drink with the wave heart in it.  Nor does it get much love on all of those latte art focused Instagram accounts, which generally post everything from hearts to...

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Best Milk For Coffee
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February 14, 2020 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Best Milk For Coffee

I've talked a lot... about how to make the best espresso, but not a ton of attention has been given to the best milk for coffee.  I did talk a bit about raw milk awhile back, but I guess the universe realized this and dropped this article from Barista Magazine in front of me twice in...

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Peppermint Mocha
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December 24, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Recipes – The Peppermint Mocha

It's officlally Peppermint Mocha... season so I figured it's time to break out this recipe.  It's by far my favorite seasonal coffee drink, and as I say on most of these recipe videos I don't drink flavored coffees often.  It's also one of the easiest as far as recipes go, especially specialty coffee quality wise.  Just...

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Rippled Heart
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November 29, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Rippled Heart

The rippled heart... is always a nice way to stay in touch with the basics, but adding a little style.  Personally, I prefer to do the slow style versus the quicker tighter wiggles because it's easier to focus on symmetry.  Plus, I just like the contrast between layers.  If you're into the quicker style, all you...

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Café Cubano & Cortadito
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November 15, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – Café Cubano & Cortadito

The Café Cubano & Cortadito... are a mix of all things tasty.  Think about mixing brown sugar, espresso, and half & half.  I know, I know, you put them all together and you're going to have a good time (as long as you aren't lactose intolerant or vegan).  In this video I'll go over how to...

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Pumpkin Spice
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October 4, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Recipes – The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte & Cold Brew

Pumpkin spice has arrived... in nearly all the cafes around the United States, and likely all of the Starbucks all over the world.  I'll give you a moment to rejoice if you're excited for the taste of Fall.  Done?  Okay, but if you're like me, and you're a bit of a purist you don't tend to...

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Alternative Milks
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September 6, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Steaming & Pouring Alternative Milks

Steaming alternative milks... adds a whole new level of difficulty to the already difficult task of steaming milk in general.  The fact is steaming alternative milks isn't rocket science, but there are a couple little nuanced tips that make whole process, including pouring them, easier.  To share these tips and tricks I picked up my favorite...

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Blooming Espresso
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August 23, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Science – Blooming Espressos & Maxing Extraction

Blooming espressos are all the rage... right now thanks to the outspoken coffee consultant Scott Rao and his involvement with the Decent Espresso machine.  Since that machine has near endless controllability (for better or worse)  he's found a way to max out extraction while also incorporating the use of Aeropress filters.  So I decided to swap...

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Inverted Tulip Latte Art
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August 9, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Inverted Tulip

Inverted tulips are a... unique twist on a classic pour.  They aren't extremely advanced either, but they do require some finesse that isn't all that common in latte art pours in general.  By finesse I mean you have to turn the cup one hundred and eighty degrees to complete the inverted tulip pour. So the biggest...

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Fat Americano
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July 5, 2019 2 Comments

Coffee Recipes – The Fat Americano

Summer has arrived... at least here in the United States, and having just passed by the 4th of July I wanted to do a quick video about one of my new favorite summer espresso drink featuring something quintessentially American.  While everyone is talking cold brew (which I dont like) and I already did a Japanese Iced...

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Latte Art Rose
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June 28, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Rose

A rose by any other name... would smell as sweet as a delicious latte with some rose art.  I think that's what Shakespear said.  Either way its time for new Damn Fine Tutorial for a new (at least new to me) design.  Personally I've never been huge on latte art pours that aren't symmetrical.  But since...

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Winged Heart
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May 17, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Winged Heart

Hearts are great... but let's face it, a winged heart is better.  On the last latte art tutorial I walked you through creating a rippled tulip.  This is basically the same, in terms of the base, but instead has just a happy little heart on top.  When you're pouring this design think of yourself as the...

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Dialing In For Taste
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May 10, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – Dialing In Espresso To Your Taste

Dialing in espresso... is a skill, but it's not rocket science.  Once you figure out the basics on manipulating the time and output (basically just grind size) you can dig into flavor.  Of course you'll never be able to change a coffee's overall flavor profile.  If you have a darker roasted Colombian coffee, it'll never taste...

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Rippled Tulip
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April 19, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Rippled Tulip

The rippled tulip... is by far one of my favorite latte art pours.  There is so much freedom in this pour in terms of both the base, the center, and the top of the design.  You can really utilize the space and play around.  With the rippled tulip, more so than any of the others, as...

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Creating A Roast Profile
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April 12, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Creating A Roast Profile

Creating a roast profile... isn't rocket science, but it is science.  I really don't believe there is a right or wrong way to do it, but there are some rules I subscribe to.  I approach each coffee with an open mind and a plan.  This plan is of course based on the coffee's origin, elevation, and...

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Latte Art To Go
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April 5, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art To Go

Latte art in to go cups... is a totally different beast than your average porcelain pour.  Outside of the fact that I think coffee is best enjoyed in for here cups, having the option for to go is non-negotiable.  Especially in Westernized societies that are always on the go.  While working as a barista I sent...

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Common Latte Art Mistakes
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March 1, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Common Latte Art Mistakes

When teaching classes... I've noticed that regardless of the persons previous exposure to it, ranging from some to none, tend to make one of these three most common latte art mistakes   These mistakes are pouring too fast or too much to start, which leaves you with a washed out surface and less room to pour your...

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Swan Latte Art
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December 21, 2018 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial: Latte Art Edition – The Standard Swan

When I think of Swans... I think of that scene in Billy Madison.  When I started progressing in latte art the Swan seemed like such a technical and unapproachable pour.  Yet, as I began to become more and more consistent with my milk texture and understanding the dynamics of flow it really came pretty quickly. Like...

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Rosetta Pour
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October 19, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: Rosetta

The classics are... classic for a reason.  The Rosetta is an uncontested classic, and you’ll find a variation of it in nearly every craft cafe you walk into.  Like all of the standard designs it’s also a building block to more complex pours. For me the Rosetta and I have a love-hate relationship. When I get...

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Brewed Cascara
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October 5, 2018 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Cascara Soda

Cascara soda has quickly become.. one of my favorite beverages when I've had one to many coffees.  Plus, its fizzy, slightly sweet, caffeinated, and has antioxidants.  It's also a byproduct of processing coffee, and was previously discarded or use to make a tea at origin.  Today with the large push for sustainability the markets that buy...

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Milk Steam 101
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September 21, 2018 6 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – Milk Steaming 101

Milk steaming consistently... is by far one of the skills that took me the longest to grasp.  It's also a skill that I've found is somewhat challenging to teach.  As a visual learner I've found videos and watching long-time baristas more helpful than anything else.  With that being said practice make permanent, so prepare yourself to...

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Slosetta
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August 3, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Slosetta

Like most coffee professionals... my Instagram feed is chalk full of some of the best latte artists.  There is something so oddly satisfying about watching a skillful latte pour.  Thats why I am always challenging myself and trying to add new pours to my playbook.  As of late I've fallen in love with the slosetta.  The...

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Dialing In Espresso
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June 15, 2018 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Dialing In Espresso

Dialing in espresso is a fundamental skill... for any barista, home or professional.  Being able to understand how grind size effects your brew time, flavor, and consistency is hugely important.  Even though coffee is very much subjective about whats good, bad, or downright undrinkable, it's important to me to do my best to recreate the flavor...

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Tulip Tutorial
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April 13, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Tulip

Since Spring is always associated with the blooming of flowers... It's only appropriate to pour some sick tulips.  The tulip is one of the simplest designs, but also has so many great variations on the original.  You can do the standard three stack tulip, or endlessly add more stacks, wiggles, and even a swan if you're...

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dropplet
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March 21, 2018 2 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – Japanese Iced Coffee

Spring has sprung, so Japanese iced coffee is on the menu... at my house, and it should be at yours too.  The beauty of this is its cold, but its brewed using hot water so it still brings out the unique flavors and sweetness of the coffee you're using.  If you drink this next to cold...

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Pulling A Shot
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March 11, 2018 2 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – Pulling A Shot

Just like many other things in life starting with a solid foundation is vital... and coffee is no different.  So lets start with the basics of pulling a shot of espresso like a pro.  In this tutorial I'll go over the items step-by-step.  As I'm doing this from home I've excluded a few of the Specialty...

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Latte Heart
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February 14, 2018 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Heart

To celebrate Valentines Day I found it appropriate to start out with the heart design... Which is coincidently one of the most basic, but foundational designs in latte art.  Even as a basic design, there is a lot going on in a short period of time.  I felt a video would be a better representation than just...

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Aeropressing
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February 4, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Aeropress

Step One The Aeropress is one of my favorite by-the-cup methods of coffee brewing.  What you'll need is the Aeropress cylinders, the cylinder screw top, a filter, something to stir it with, a gram scale, and of course a cup.  Once again I'll be brewing this to my tried and true 1:15 brew ratio of deliciousness....

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V60 Bloom
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January 15, 2018 2 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – Hario V60

Step One Pick out which sweet, sweet bean you're going to brew and weigh it to your desired amount.  I personally always brew drip coffees to a 1:15 brew ratio, so in this tutorial I used 23 grams and aimed for 345 grams of filtered or bottled water.  Using the right water is essential as it...

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