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Beans

How to Fix Sour AeroPress Coffee: A Troubleshooting Guide

Last Tuesday I pulled an AeroPress that tasted like I’d squeezed half a lemon into the mug. Sharp, thin, puckering on the sides of my tongue. The beans were good, the water was fresh,…

By Maya Brewer · · 4 min read  ·  Read the guide →
Beans

How to Brew Better Pour-Over Coffee at Home: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

Most home brewers hit a wall somewhere around the second month. The bag tastes flat, or sharp, or just nothing like what the roaster promised on the label, and the obvious suspect is the…

By Maya Brewer · · 5 min read  ·  Read the guide →