Migraines in a modern world
I’ve gotten migraines most of my life. They really suck. But I don’t get the stereotypical auras. My migraines just come on suddenly on the left hand side of my head. They can last for hours or days. Of late I’ve gotten them under control with medication. But that’s
The rituals of coffee
Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up; it’s a ritual. For many people, the act of making and drinking coffee is an important part of their daily routine. From grinding the beans to sipping the final product, every step of the process is imbued with meaning and significance.
A proper cup of (French Press) Coffee
One of my absolute favorite ways to brew coffee is using a French Press. a cylinder with a mesh screen plunger lid attachment. It’s a simple procedure. But how exactly do you do it? Step 0… Get a good french press. I prefer a glass carafe since plastic tends
What is Single Origin Coffee?
A lot of terms are thrown out in the coffee world. But this has to be one of the simplest. When asking what is single-origin coffee the answer is in the name. At a very basic level, it means the coffee all comes from one place. But that can
CaffiNation Reviews: Death Wish Coffee
I get a lot of coffee as presents. It’s part and parcel of who I am. Run a coffee website? People know what to get you when the time comes. OK I get a lot of coffee and beer, but this isn’t about beer, this is about coffee. Death
Coffee Up
I drink a lot of coffee. Sometimes made via French Press, sometimes brewed through a fun espresso machine. Other times ordered out of a big box coffee store. But the one thing coffee hasn’t been able to do for me lately is give me more energy to write about
Stok extra bold review
Cold breed coffee is big business right now. There are different flavors, roast levels and additives like milk. Since I’m lactose intolerant I won’t be going over the creamy beverages. Stok cold brew makes a wide variety of different cold coffee beverages. Today I’m taking a look at the
Stircle a new sustainable way to stir your beverages
Drinking and preparing coffee isn’t always the most sustainable pastime. From K-cups to single-use cups for take-out beverages, there is a lot of waste in the coffee world. One designer Scott Amron came up with a brilliant way of reducing some of the clutter associated with coffee on the
Stok cold brew coffee
The world is full of cold brewed coffee anymore. So I’m taking a little time to put some of them through their paces. Up first is Stok Cold Brew. I tried the unsweet variety. I’m a big fan of black coffee and coffee that has a decent natural sweetness
Breville Smart Grinder: Revisited
Over ten years ago I received a grinder from the fine folks at Breville to review. The Breville Smart Grider. And everything was good. I reviewed the unit at the time and found it a very nice machine. My main takeaways from the review at the time were the